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Level 1
posted Nov 25, 2023 12:37:34 PM

Netfile availability now (Nov 25th, 2023)?

I have been trying to file my 2022 tax return using TurboTax desktop version (for Windows).

Netfile keeps on failing, without providing any meaningful reason.

When I see TurboTax online website, I see a banner at the top saying "The Canada Revenue Agency's electronic services are currently unavailable. This includes, NETFILE, Auto-fill My Return, and CRA My Account. We recommend trying again later."

I have been able to enter into My Account, so I have reason to doubt the correctness of the above message.

Can anyone tell me if the Netfile not being available is a CRA issue (for all netfile certified software) or is a TurboTax issue?  and most importantly, when do we expect Netfile for TurboTax to be functional again?

Thanks

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23 Replies
Level 1
Nov 26, 2023 8:29:31 AM

Hi, I've been getting the same issue since friday.

I am using the web version, also for sending my 2022s.


My CRA account seems to be fine as I have access to it.

I suspect a not-updated link on Turbotax's part after the last CRA maintenance on Oct 13-16th.

Will call costumer services tomorow.

Moderator
Nov 27, 2023 6:23:43 AM

TurboTax is aware of this issue and it is being looked at. We will update as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience. 

 

Thank for choosing TurboTax. 

New Member
Nov 27, 2023 11:59:19 AM

I've been looking to netfile for the last week or so too and keep seeing this error banner across the top of the screen. I'll wait a couple more days before I try using other software to file my taxes...

Moderator
Nov 27, 2023 12:10:01 PM

Please know that TurboTax is aware of the issue and it is being investigated. We will update as soon as possible. 

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax

Level 1
Nov 27, 2023 5:15:18 PM

When will this be available again? Reports are that is has been a while. 

Feel a little scammed that I paid to file and now we can't. Maybe the message at the top should not refer to CRA with the issue when this appears to be a turbo tax issue.  I may have to start again with another software to netfile. 

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 4:33:07 AM

WHAT A RIPOFF

 

paid for the software and trying since friday to file...the issue is on YOUR end not mine. FIX IT or give me my money back

Level 1
Nov 28, 2023 5:33:55 AM

Do you have an eta of when you'll be able to fix this? I have a deadline for my taxes that CRA will auto compute everything.

Moderator
Nov 28, 2023 5:56:28 AM

UPDATE:  TurboTax has been aware of this issue since last week, and has been working with CRA to fix the issue. Auto-Fill is still not available, however NetFile is now available. Please try again to file your return, and kindly let us know if you are successful. 

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

 

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 8:21:25 AM

NETFILE does NOT work.

Level 1
Nov 28, 2023 8:37:42 AM

I just got mine Netfiled through the desktop app. I can confirm mine worked.

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 9:28:53 AM

still not working for the online version. 

Level 1
Nov 28, 2023 9:32:03 AM

I just filed with Netfile (with TurboTax desktop).  I confirm it now works.

Thanks

 

Level 7
Nov 28, 2023 10:17:10 AM

Did you get an error message when you tried to File? Did you try to clear your cache and cookies? Can you please let us know the result when you have tried again?

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

Level 7
Nov 28, 2023 10:18:37 AM

Great news frahmation!- Thank you for letting us know. 

 

Have a wonderful day.

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 10:41:20 AM

yes, I have cleared the cache, used multiple browsers.

Level 7
Nov 28, 2023 10:43:22 AM

Unfortunately, we can't see the screenshot you sent- you will need to try sending a picture or writing us what error message you are receiving.

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 10:43:53 AM

and i've already used three tries for netfile. until you can fix it i'm not doing it again

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 10:44:42 AM

the error number is blank

Moderator
Nov 28, 2023 10:44:57 AM

I understand- do you remember what error code that was given to you? You can view the screenshot you saved.

 

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 10:45:38 AM

IT WAS BLANK

Returning Member
Nov 28, 2023 10:46:53 AM

NO ERROR NUMBER. it was BLANK

Level 7
Nov 28, 2023 12:27:44 PM

Okay, thank you. Please confirm if you use a computer or an electronic device to NetFile. We are trying to identify the issue you are having.

Moderator
Nov 29, 2023 1:26:32 PM

Please verify that you received your NetFile confirmation number.  You should see it when you open the TurboTax software just under your return. 

 

I am waiting for your response.