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New Member
posted Mar 23, 2021 10:02:34 PM

I want to install prior year Turbotax programs and view my prior year tax returns on a new computer. When I try to download a prior year program, it asks me to pay

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Moderator
Mar 26, 2021 11:36:55 AM

If you already have a Licence/Installation Key Code for TurboTax CD/Download, you can download the software here: https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/product-information/help/where-can-i-download-the-cd-download-edition-of-turbotax/00/873703

New Member
Apr 28, 2023 9:21:30 AM

I appreciate this link. How would we find this without knowing the link?

Moderator
Apr 28, 2023 6:41:29 PM

On our website, the page that has the links to the current version of the software has a link to the FAQ that I posted above: https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tax/software/install

 

New Member
Apr 24, 2024 8:12:47 PM

I have the same issue as the original member. I want to install an incorporated turbo tax software on another PC so I can review past returns. I enter the key and get a message the key has been used. 

I want to review the return I have filed...not file a new return. How do I open a past return to do checks and balances with the return I need to file this yr?

Turbotax doesnt let you have 2 files open(on the same PC) at the same time...regardless of the tax year I am opening. 

Moderator
Apr 25, 2024 5:42:25 AM

If you are using TurboTax Desktop, which is the download version- yes you can open up more than one year at a time. If you use TurboTax Online- then no, as you can only sign into your account once and open one at a time.

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

New Member
Apr 26, 2024 9:41:18 AM

so, I am using a downloaded version of TurboTax Business Incorporated 2022, on a PC. When I open tax yr 2021, it wont let me open tax yr 2022.

I would like to be able to review my previous yrs tax return on my laptop, but if only available where the original software was loaded then so be it. You would think for $300, I should be able to access past files!

Moderator
Apr 27, 2024 8:27:49 AM

When you use the CD/download version of TurboTax, it saves your tax returns on your computer under .tt23 for the specific tax year. This means that in order to access those tax returns, you need to be on the same computer where you completed them. Alternatively, you can transfer the files to your laptop and open up the specific tax year software to access those returns. This way, you can open both TurboTax softwares on your laptop.

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

New Member
Apr 27, 2024 8:49:19 AM

But I cant!

error message states key is invalid and ask for me to purchase another key. 

I believe that is what this whole thread is about...trying to review past yr returns while working on a current yr, or have the program installed on another PC.

 

So, I am opening the returns on the same computer the software was installed on. The software wont let me open 2 returns at the same time. I get asked to save the open return. I dont need to save it....I have already filed it to CRA!

I cant copy my returns and open them up on my lap top to review without loading the software, and then I am asked to purchase another key....

There has to be a solution.

Moderator
Apr 27, 2024 9:46:18 AM

If you are using TurboTax Online, unfortunately, you won't be able to open more than one at a time. 

However, if you're using TurboTax CD/Download and have completed your returns on that specific computer, you can open more than one year at a time. In case you have downloaded your software on only one computer, you can use the same license code to download it to another computer. After that, you will need to take your saved files (returns), save them to a USB key, or email them to yourself, and open them on the computer you want to use.


Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

New Member
Apr 28, 2024 5:11:44 AM

I have tried everything you have suggested. I DOESNT work.

Installing the 2022 software on my lap top and entering the Key provided by TT, I get error message 603 - all available activations for that code have been used.

I am not trying to activate the software to file a return, just review last yrs tax return.

TT provided me with a trial of Profile to be able to review. However I dont think I should have to buy another license to be able to review a file for a return I have already purchased a license for. 

 

Before I purchase a 2023 software, I need to know if there is a solution to view previous year returns at the same time I am completing a current yr.

Moderator
Apr 28, 2024 10:23:21 AM

@WindorInc 

Your TurboTax CD/Download licence can be used on up to 3 computers.

 

You have to install the software in order to view a return, even if you don't want to make changes or file a new one. If you have already used up all available activations for that code, then you can still look at the PDF copy of the return, if you saved one, or login to your CRA MyAccount to see the information from your previous returns.