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Jul 10, 2020 6:24 PM UTC
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unable to e-file

I keep getting 
Your transmission didn't go through
We could not e-file your return for the following reason:
The Intuit Electronic Filing System is having difficulty recognizing the data in the return you are sending. To ensure you have the latest version of TurboTax, wait 24 hours to update your program automatically. If you still can't transmit your return, go to www.support.turbotax.com for a solution or workaround. In some cases, you may need to file your return by mail. - 601ERRV:5, CustHdr_17 - ?:? - Invalid SMS Number. Must be between 10 and 10 digits.
    CatinaT1
    CatinaT1Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    Jul 13, 2020 3:56 PM UTC

    Solution: Intuit Account -> Sign In & Security -> Phone (change & save no need to verify) -> back to e-file and retry.

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    9 replies

    Jul 10, 2020 6:28 PM UTC

    are you using a cell that's in a foreign country?  that requires a foreign country code.  which can't be used. 

    or if US phone are you entering 1 (not needed) + 10 digit number? 

    jch178Author
    Level 2
    Jul 13, 2020 8:43 AM UTC

    Thank you for the reply.  I am filing from Israel, but I used my mother in law's, US, 10 digit, phone number in the return.  When I looked up who else had this problem, they were all filing outside the US, but many were using US phone numbers in their return.  So, I wonder if there isn't some bug in the program.  It worked fine last year.  I would really like to send this before the 15th.

    CatinaT1
    CatinaT1Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    Jul 13, 2020 3:56 PM UTC

    Solution: Intuit Account -> Sign In & Security -> Phone (change & save no need to verify) -> back to e-file and retry.

    **Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"