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Level 2
posted Feb 7, 2025 8:16:10 PM

ReCaptcha Error Import 1099 - "Error for site owner: Invalid site key"

I have this issue too. Windows 11, on several different computers. Using 2024 Desktop Premier version of TurboTax. I get the ReCaptcha error, when trying to pull form 1099 from Morgan Stanley. This has worked flawlessly for the previous two years, this year it is failing due to the ReCaptcha error. I don't have a VPN.  I have whitelisted the desktop TurboTax app, Intuit website, Morgan Stanley website. 

Error is encountered on multiple financial sites, multiple computers.

Communication from app to financial institution ReCAPTCHA Enterprise interacts with the customer backend and webpages to trigger a sequence of JavaScript, HTML, and token authentication events, something in this code flow is not working on the TurboTax side of the fence. TurboTax developers need to figure this out and get it patched in a new software build.

Error:

"Error for site owner: Invalid site key"

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24 Replies
Level 1
Feb 9, 2025 8:08:52 AM

I'm getting this same error when importing from Ally Bank.  Trying some different things now, but I'm not doing anything different from prior years when I didn't have this issue.

New Member
Feb 9, 2025 11:18:26 AM

I am getting the same error importing from Vanguard.  

I disabled my Norton VPN and the import worked.

New Member
Feb 9, 2025 1:06:50 PM

Same reCAPTCHA issue trying to import from Morgan Stanley and from Merrill Edge accounts.

Expert Alumni
Feb 10, 2025 7:16:47 AM

For Vanguard accounts, here’s what we recommend: @MrAndy2025 

First, the Primary owner of the brokerage account must be logged on to import the information. Then, make sure you have selected the Vanguard brokerage account and not the mutual funds account. Customers have found that when they click on the Vanguard icon in the Select financial institutions section, it didn't give a choice of brokerage or mutual funds. However when they typed in Vanguard instead of clicking on the icon, they did get a choice and were able to select brokerage.

 

To import from your Vanguard account, please follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Federal > Wages & Income
  2. Scroll down to the Retirement Plans and Social Security section and click Start next to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
  3. On the Choose your bank or brokerage page, click the Vanguard tile or type Vanguard in the search .
  4. Then click Continue to begin the import process

 

You have to import from Apex clearing, NOT Ally Financial. @velveteenjacket 

 

If you are using TurboTax Online, try importing using a different browser.

 

See the following TurboTax Help articles for potential fixes: @Gordon57 

Level 1
Feb 10, 2025 8:07:33 AM

i have the same issue 

Level 1
Feb 10, 2025 8:08:11 AM

i have the same issue were you able to get it resolved

 

New Member
Feb 10, 2025 1:43:48 PM

I have the same issue trying to import from Ameriprise Financial.

New Member
Feb 11, 2025 7:16:43 AM

I echo all information the first person that submitted the issue. I am using Windows 11 2024 Desktop Premier version of TurboTax. I get the ReCaptcha error when downloading any investment forms not just 1099 from Robinhood, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Janus Henderson, Fidelity and Invesco. I have been using Desktop Premier version for more than 5 years and I have never had this issue.

New Member
Feb 11, 2025 8:46:54 AM

I am having the same issue, Captcha error message will not allow import from Merrill Edge or from Wells Fargo.  I spent over an hour on telephone with Turbotax this morning and they were not aware of this problem.  They could not solve it for me.

Returning Member
Feb 11, 2025 12:21:45 PM

I have the desktop TT Deluxe, and I see no step 2.

New Member
Feb 11, 2025 3:30:49 PM

I am getting the same error trying to import from Ameriprise Financial.  However, I was able to import tax documents back in January from Ameriprise.  What has happened to TurboTax?

New Member
Feb 11, 2025 4:58:28 PM

I have the same issue, and love that TurboTax just has us complain to each other about it with no real way to get any level of support to resolve it.

Level 2
Feb 11, 2025 5:05:51 PM

Same issue with Blackrock mutual funds. Today it did successfully pull a 1099 from Fidelity. Desktop TT premier purchased from costco.

Level 2
Feb 11, 2025 7:35:07 PM

To fix the issue if you are on a Windows, 

UPDATE WINDOWS
go to bottom left side of computer screen on Windows where it says type here to search
type in UPDATE
next a screen will come up,
click check for updates system settings,
then under the grey box CHECK FOR UPDATES,
if you SEE FEATURE UPDATES download and install??
download and install all of them, especially the Feature updates

now sometimes it
takes a while to download
it will go from 0 to 100% 2 times,
make sure to close out all
windows but this one
and when it says PENDING RESTART on THIS page
you click that button.
After this there will be no more issues.

If on a MAC you will also need to update your Mac, 

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. In the window that opens, click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right. (In earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences instead, then click Software Update.)

Level 2
Feb 11, 2025 7:35:45 PM

To fix the issue if you are on a Windows, 

UPDATE WINDOWS
go to bottom left side of computer screen on Windows where it says type here to search
type in UPDATE
next a screen will come up,
click check for updates system settings,
then under the grey box CHECK FOR UPDATES,
if you SEE FEATURE UPDATES download and install??
download and install all of them, especially the Feature updates

now sometimes it
takes a while to download
it will go from 0 to 100% 2 times,
make sure to close out all
windows but this one
and when it says PENDING RESTART on THIS page
you click that button.
After this there will be no more issues.

If on a MAC you will also need to update your Mac, 

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. In the window that opens, click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right. (In earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences instead, then click Software Update.)

 

Level 1
Feb 11, 2025 9:37:47 PM

Thanks works perfect!

New Member
Feb 14, 2025 12:07:14 PM

Had same problem with Ameriprise Financial.  Turned off Norton VPN. Everything worked perfectly as in years past.

New Member
Feb 14, 2025 12:23:43 PM

I had the same issue with importing 1099 from Pershing/NetXInvestor.  Turned off the Norton VPN and import worked fine.

New Member
Feb 15, 2025 8:13:47 AM

I have the same issue with LPL Financial. My other financial institutions worked fine. None of the suggestions listed in this thread have worked to fix the issue.

 

Update: My issue cleared up so a patch must have gone out. It took about a dozen times of selecting bikes, stairs, etc., before I got past that part, but I could eventually get past ReCaptcha and get my files downloaded.

Level 1
Feb 15, 2025 10:07:05 AM

There appears to be an issue with ReCaptcha that needs to be addressed. I tried to import from both Ally and Ameriprise and got the same error message. Took the advice to type in the name - no difference. 

 

I've imported from both of these financial institutions for several years with no issues. 

 

I was also a TurboTax Tax Expert for several years so I'm very familiar with the software. 

 

I think it's a TurboTax/ ReCaptcha bug. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2025 6:14:35 PM

There are so many possible configurations of computers, internet, and modems that it's difficult to pinpoint the issue for a particular user.  As posted above, try updating Windows.  Some financial institutions require that you allow third-part access before they will download.  Check your financial account to see if this applies in your situation.  

 

Some require that you use a Document ID (from your 1099 form PDF) to Sign In, instead of the normal Sign In. 

 

Try disabling all anti-virus programs (including modems) temporarily. 

 

Here's a link to Sign Up for Updates on the Captcha issue.

 

@mcleoli 

@Kendra10 

Level 3
Feb 17, 2025 9:20:49 AM

TurboTax just released an update which resolved the issue for me. TurboTax Desktop now imports through my VPN. So, the solution is to update TT the next time you start it. 

 

One minor issue is that Google reCAPTCHA gets annoyed when so many people share IP addresses through a VPN. ReCAPTCHA throws an error message:

computer-or-network-may-be-sending-automated-queries, which you can expand to:

You could get this message if others that use the same Virtual Private Network (VPN) you use are sending automated searches to Google.

Some VPNs and tunnel services cause all traffic to be blocked because they make it impossible for Google to tell the difference between abusive and non-abusive traffic. 

 

After I waited, I tried again. I received the most difficult CAPTCHA puzzles I have ever seen. They finally accepted me. Then TTD imported through the VPN.

 

Update your OS. Update TurboTax. Be patient with Google reCAPTCHA. Then success will hopefully be yours.

 

 

Returning Member
Feb 17, 2025 4:54:33 PM

The update resolved the recapcha issue, but now I get the "import was unsuccessful" message when trying to import from Vanguard. I'll post this as a new issue.

 

BTW, TurboTax, recapcha is hard for older eyes, and the audio alternative is pretty bad as well. Why not switch to Cloudflare's system? Just a click and you're done.

Expert Alumni
Feb 19, 2025 6:10:46 AM

Are you trying to import from Vanguard Group? This is a known issue. You can sign up for updates in this link: Why am I unable to choose Vanguard Group for importing?