If you're having trouble activating TurboTax Desktop in 2018 or prior years, follow these steps:
- Install and open TurboTax Desktop.
- Enter the installation key, then select Next.
- When asked to choose your activation method, select Automated Telephone Activation, then Next.
- In the new window, you'll see the installation and computer keys. Write down these codes for later use, then close the window.
- Call TurboTax support or download the activation tool here.
- Open the TurboTax Canada Activation tool.
- Select the tax year, enter the installation and computer key codes, then select Activate.
- Once you've received the successful activation pop-up, close the activation tool and open TurboTax Desktop.