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Level 2
posted Jul 11, 2020 6:05:37 PM

TurboTax Not Working

Anybody else unable to move forward in turbotax? I just get a spinning blue wheel. Been impossible to use for several days. Very slow progress. 

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24 Replies
Level 2
Jul 11, 2020 6:29:53 PM

Ugh. Turbotax is the worst

Expert Alumni
Jul 11, 2020 6:34:34 PM

The best and most efficient way for you to connect with the right person to get the help you need is to select the version you are using below.

We're open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM PT through July 19 and will be open until midnight PT on July 15.

 

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Level 2
Jul 11, 2020 6:40:58 PM

The software isn't working. I don't need to wait 30 minutes to talk to a tax specialist. What is going on with this service. Have used it for years. But it's suddenly impossible to use. 

Expert Alumni
Jul 11, 2020 6:43:06 PM

What is not working? 

Level 2
Jul 11, 2020 6:49:23 PM

Premier. Doesn't matter what computer I log in with, I just get a spinning blue wheel. I'm 3/4 done with my taxes but I've gotten nothing done for several days now. I'm not doing anything different than past years. I've cleaned the cache etc on my computer. I bought a new router. I hooked up directly. Nothing helps

Level 1
Jul 13, 2020 12:21:32 PM

Same here. How to file for extension if needed? Free hopefuly.

New Member
Jul 13, 2020 6:38:33 PM

3/4 done spinning blue wheel, when i log back on says not complete i try to redo it it says a number with that social secuirty has filed! but it has not.....its like its stuck with blue wheel spinning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! help deadline is in 2 days

Level 3
Jul 14, 2020 4:45:12 AM

I get the spinning blue wheel when I try to use SEARCH. I reported this twice and get no response. 2020 Premier Download

Level 1
Jul 14, 2020 10:41:43 AM

When i click review i'm only getting a spinning wheel

Expert Alumni
Jul 14, 2020 1:52:02 PM

If you are stuck on a screen or it is blank in TurboTax you may need to log out and restart your computer, then log back in, or try another browser. You may need to clear your cache and cookies. Please see these TurboTax FAQ's for information on how to clear your cache and cookies:

To clear your cache use this TurboTax FAQ:

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/troubleshooting/help/how-to-clear-your-cache/00/26135

 To clear your cookies use this TurboTax FAQ:

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/troubleshooting/help/how-do-i-delete-cookies/00/25978

Level 2
Jul 15, 2020 6:43:31 AM

Turbo Tax is an absolute mess. I've been unable to file my taxes and will not have to redo my taxes AGAIN using another software package. TurboTax used to be great program. Not anymore.

New Member
Jul 15, 2020 8:25:59 AM

Can not enter state tax amount for deduction

New Member
Jul 15, 2020 9:30:42 AM

I am using the TurboTax Premier downloaded program.  I can not advance past the beginning of the state returns screen. When I push the blue "Start" button to begin my California return, a window pops up allowing me to update the software.  When I perform that function, the updater window tells me its completed and brings me back to the same window.  No advancement, just a continuous loop

 

New Member
Jul 15, 2020 2:24:29 PM

I reinstalled the program, which didn't help. So, I transferred the uncompleted tax file to another computer and installed the program there.  The state download worked on the new computer and I was able to complete and file my taxes.  I've completed two years of taxes on my first computer, so it was weird that the program did not work this time.

New Member
Jul 15, 2020 8:43:13 PM

Why won't it let me go to file my state, but federal worked?

Expert Alumni
Jul 15, 2020 8:50:40 PM

Click on State on the left side menu to complete your state return.   You can't e-file it until your federal return has been accepted if you did not file them together.  @tponce99

Level 3
Jul 15, 2020 10:48:19 PM

also, browser internet security settings (local zone, internet zone, etc) might be overly restricted;

try adding https://ttlc.intuit.com to the list of allowed sites.

 

Level 3
Jul 16, 2020 4:59:53 AM

did all that several times over several months and it still goes into a loop on SEARCH

Employee Tax Expert
Jul 16, 2020 9:01:59 AM

Please try clearing your cookies in your browser and then log back into your TurboTax software.  Many times, this will help clear the issue and allow you to log back in. 

 

Instructions to clear cookies to restart TurboTax 

New Member
Jul 17, 2020 7:51:53 AM

Loads and loads of problems - along with the same as yours - 'the spinning blue wheel'. The only resolution was to open a new account.

 

Along with that, Turbo Tax:

  • Will not take my password even though I reset it
  • I paid for yearly update of Federal & State- cannot access my account
  • I had to create a new account and repay for Federal & State
  • I admit, that I did my taxes on the 14th and should have started earlier, therefore, may have been able to resolve the problem
  • Seems like less service for more money - most likely I will look around next year before using Turbo Tax again - pity though, I have used TurboTax for many years. 

 

New Member
Jul 17, 2020 8:44:04 PM

I am not able to log in keeps saying it hit a snag. Trying to file taxes

Returning Member
Jul 27, 2020 10:33:39 AM

I am having the same problem all these other folks are having. I have scheduled time to do my tax return and now can't do anything because the "Turbotax Home and Business I bought won't work. If I could get a phone number for Turbotax I would really like to talk to someone from there and get this done!

Level 15
Jul 27, 2020 10:40:26 AM

Contact Customer Service.  (You need to pick the CD/Download program in the product drop down box.) 


5am-9pm Pacific Time Monday -Sunday
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

New Member
Jul 30, 2020 2:02:08 PM

I paid the fee to get my taxes done. Now I am requesting a refund because Turbo tax is not able to file for me. I have used Turbo Tax for several years now without issue. Now I am seeing a lot of other people cannot file either. Is turbo tax just collecting money now and scamming people into believing the site is still legit? HHmm. make me wonder.