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Returning Member
posted Feb 22, 2021 7:41:45 PM

MY LICENSE CODE DOESN'T WORK?

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17 Replies
Intuit Alumni
Feb 23, 2021 3:33:56 PM

Sorry to hear you are having this issue. Please follow the steps below.

First, go to https://shop.app.intuit.ca/activate?rootProfile=ca&locale=en-ca

Then go to How do I log in to my TurboTax Online account?

 

If more help is needed, we will need more information.  Please contact us on Social media so we can help you further. You can find us on Facebook or Twitter.

 

Thank you for using TurboTax.

Returning Member
Apr 14, 2021 3:50:13 PM

I purchased 2020 turbotax standard from Shoppers Drugmart.

I used the turbotax  website to activate the purchase. 

It does not accept the 16 digit code in the carton.

I retyped the code 3 times. I am getting the following message.

"Something's not right, try re-entering your code."

Please help to activate the purchase.

Can I talk to a live customer support person to help me activate the purchase

Level 1
Apr 22, 2021 10:59:14 AM

I am having the exact same problem.  I will post IF I get a solution from Customer Service.

New Member
Apr 22, 2021 4:44:13 PM

Licence code not working, and can not find a phone number to talk to someone 

Level 1
Apr 22, 2021 7:22:59 PM

I bought the Turbotax Standard program at Shopper's Drug Mart. I created an account and user ID but I can't complete activation because the license code keeps being rejected.  The message   "Something's not right, try

re-entering your code"  keeps coming up.  I am entering it accurately.  As I don't use Twitter or Facebook, I am unable to contact your Customer Service.  This has not happened any of the other years I have bought the program but after this, I doubt I'll ever buy it again.  Money wasted!

New Member
Apr 30, 2021 2:14:08 PM

Yep, complete waste of time and money thanks for nothing!!!!!!! 

New Member
Sep 27, 2021 8:26:53 AM

had the same problem! it doesnt recognize code so i cant download product.. the code is clear as can be.. total waste of money and time!

Returning Member
Feb 26, 2022 5:37:58 AM

I downloaded the paid version and my license code is invalid.  It take forever to navigate the site to get the corrected code.  NOT AMMUSED

Moderator
Mar 1, 2022 5:19:52 PM

@marcgvilleneuve

 

First, please make sure that you have purchased the right product. The codes for TurboTax Online will not work with TurboTax CD/Download & vice-versa.

 

Second, if you bought TurboTax at a retailer (Costco, Walmart, Staples, etc…), please make sure that you are using the code that came in the package. It may be on a slip of paper or on a scratch-off card. It is not on the outside of the box or on your receipt.

 

If you have bought TurboTax Online, please go to turbotax.ca/activate to use your code before you start your returns. You can see this TurboTax FAQ for step-by-step instructions: In TurboTax Online, how do I use a prepayment code?

 

If you have bought TurboTax CD/Download, you will be asked for the licence code when you install the software. Please see this TurboTax FAQ for more information on the licence code: Where is my TurboTax licence code? You can download the current version of TurboTax CD/download edition here:  Choose the 2021 TurboTax edition you need (for Windows). You can download older versions of TurboTax CD/download edition here: Where can I download the CD/download edition of TurboTax?

 

If you are still not able to resolve your code issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608

New Member
Apr 21, 2022 8:09:43 AM

is there a person i can acutally talk to instead of trying to find where the last message went

Moderator
Apr 23, 2022 5:47:39 PM

@helpineedausername 

 

If you would like to contact our phone support team, you can call them at 1-888-829-8608.

New Member
Apr 28, 2022 10:03:14 AM

I am also having this issue.  My Turbotax clearly shows Tax Year 2021 - Ive gotten three people to verify I am copying the code exact - still won't accept.  

Moderator
Apr 28, 2022 5:46:14 PM

First, please make sure that you have purchased the right product. The codes for TurboTax Online will not work with TurboTax CD/Download & vice-versa.

 

Second, if you bought TurboTax at a retailer (Costco, Walmart, Staples, etc…), please make sure that you are using the code that came in the package. It may be on a slip of paper or on a scratch-off card. It is not on the outside of the box or on your receipt.

 

If you have bought TurboTax Online, please go to turbotax.ca/activate to use your code before you start your returns. You can see this TurboTax FAQ for step-by-step instructions: In TurboTax Online, how do I use a prepayment code?

 

If you have bought TurboTax CD/Download, you will be asked for the licence code when you install the software. Please see this TurboTax FAQ for more information on the licence code: Where is my TurboTax licence code? You can download the current version of TurboTax CD/download edition here:  Choose the 2021 TurboTax edition you need (for Windows). You can download older versions of TurboTax CD/download edition here: Where can I download the CD/download edition of TurboTax?

 

If you are still not able to resolve your code issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608

Level 1
Jan 23, 2023 2:34:22 PM

license code has only 14 numbers but needs 16 what do ido

Moderator
Jan 23, 2023 2:46:18 PM

@ltchy Is the email address that you used for the order still valid? Please answer yes or no.

Level 1
Jan 24, 2023 10:36:29 AM

yes

Level 15
Jan 25, 2023 7:55:55 AM

An email was sent to you.