TurboTax Business VALIDATION ERROR Code 54 so we cannot efile

[next1cruise]

Same error here. TT Business Windows Desktop.

[PatriciaV]

If you're still having trouble validating your federal return, we recommend you try a manual update: Manually Update TurboTax for Windows Software.

We also recommend suspending any antivirus software and/or a VPN.

[cdeneefe]

@PatriciaV  I am having the same problem.  I tried updating manually using the link you provided, as well as another link specifically for the Business edition.  Nothing has worked.  TT needs to fix this.  I paid a lot of money for this product and I expect it to work.

[user17700860538]

@PatriciaV I'm having the same issue with no unique forms that should keep the 1041 (Trust) from filing.  I filed a similar 1041 (also a Trust) on January 24, 2026.   I trust INTUIT will fix this on the next updates.  The TurboTax Business software is not worth the cost if we cannot e-file the return.

I called the support number over the weekend and was given the option for a callback, but as of 8:40 PM CT on Monday 2/2 no one has contacted me.

[clemaster]

I am having the exact same issue with the TurboTax Business.  Did you find an answer to resolve the problem you can share?

[clemaster]

Your reply does not work for TurboTax Business which is the product everyone on this thread is struggling with.  Thanks for the effort though.  If you have a fix for TurboTax Business, please share it.

[mejammer]

Me too.  Error 54 for both an estate and a trust I tried to efile.  (INTUIT staff:  please find the fix and post when you can)

[davetroup]

I gave up and printed and mailed the federal returns for the three 1041s I have finished thus far.  I don't have time to keep coming back and trying over and over.  I will remember this next year when I decide whether to use TurboTax Business or another company's solution.

Intuit owes me about $10 in postage and another $30 for paper and printer ink, lol... not to mention my time.  I am pretty forgiving in January, but my February 1, tax software needs to work, and TurboTax Business can't yet file federal returns..

I guess the bright side is it DID successfully file my state returns.

[joshlyar]

I'm having the exact same issue.  Tried to file for my trust in TurboTax Business 2025.  Getting FAILED_VALIDATION Error Code 54, but my installation is current.  

I've installed your manual patch that was posted back in December, but still no change.  

Need this fixed please!!!

[johnp317]

No, the problem is not resolved yet.  We're waiting for Intuit to provide a solution.

[johnp317]

Expert @KristinaK , can you provide an update on this?

[ed2012]

Hi Patricia V

Already tried both of your suggestions (actually multiple times) and they do not work.

[ed2012]

Hi Davetroup

Mailing returns only works if the IRS inputs your data correctly from those paper returns.  The reason I started using Turbotax many years ago was for the ability to efile after the IRS for two years had input my returns into their system with huge errors and caused massive time and frustration to get them to correct their mistakes.  Until this year Turbotax has been great. No more paper filing for me and Turbotax needs to fix their efile problem or I will need to use another product that works for efiling of 1041s.

[quattrocoupe]

Pursuant to my original post, I tried installing on a clean install of Windows 11 on a different machine along with turning off firewalls in windows, modem,router and turning off anti virus, still no luck. Also tried hardwire network, wifi and wifi on phone hotspot. Nothing but error 54. Still hoping the weekly update on Feb 6 fixes the issues on the Intuit side.