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New Member
posted Mar 11, 2023 12:12:49 PM

Activation Code Not Working - unable to download Turbotax

Purchased from Costco  "" Deluxe Online Edition"" when we go to download through Turbo Tax Canada it ask's what version we  purchased and from the list  such as Basic or Premium there is no option for Deluxe Online.

We downloaded Basic and our activation code would not work. Downloaded Premium still will not take our code.

 

What should we download to make our Activation Code for "'Deluxe Online Edition"" be accepted.

Thanks

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17 Replies
Moderator
Mar 12, 2023 12:07:07 PM

If you are using TurboTax Online, then there is nothing to download or instal. 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 are still not able to resolve this issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608.

New Member
Mar 12, 2023 3:22:48 PM

I have re-entered my activation code about 6 times and keep getting the error notice.   Please advise

Moderator
Mar 12, 2023 4:15:22 PM

@molemany 

 

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? Please note that you can only use the code once in one account. Using the code again will give an error message.

 

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 2022 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 28, 2023 7:12:36 PM

I cannot activate Costco Deluxe Online version.  Message is  .... Something's not right, try re-entering your code. 

I have tried a number of times

Moderator
Apr 29, 2023 1:21:41 PM

@Sue59 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? Please note that you can only use the code once in one account. Using the code again will give an error message.

 

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

New Member
Feb 28, 2024 10:04:56 AM

I am having the same issues - bought from Costco - followed all steps and it will not accept the Verification code that was in the box, have tried numerous times

 

Moderator
Feb 28, 2024 10:10:19 AM

Once you go to turbotax.ca/activate and it doesn't activate your code- if you get an error message saying something went wrong- please try completing your return and before you file it will have a payment page- enter your code in there. 

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

New Member
Feb 29, 2024 10:52:06 AM

I have entered my Activation Code several times and it keeps coming up as not accepted.   I have tried to delet the dashes but keeps putting them back in

 

Moderator
Feb 29, 2024 10:59:07 AM

@ NormDe1 Is the code you are using for TurboTax CD/Download or TurboTax Online?

New Member
Feb 29, 2024 3:35:22 PM

Purchased from Costco  "" Deluxe Online Edition"" when we go to download through Turbo Tax Canada it ask's what version we  purchased and from the list  such as Basic or Premium there is no option for Deluxe Online.

We downloaded Basic and our activation code would not work. Downloaded Premium still will not take our code.

 

What should we download to make our Activation Code for "'Deluxe Online Edition"" be accepted.

Thanks

Moderator
Feb 29, 2024 3:46:07 PM

@sea ghost

 

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? Please note that you can only use the code once in one account. Using the code again will give an error message.

 

New Member
Mar 16, 2024 1:30:13 PM

it keeps asking for the activation code and nothing is working

Moderator
Mar 16, 2024 1:48:27 PM

@32princes99 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? Please note that you can only use the code once in one account. Using the code again will give an error message.

 

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 2023 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
Mar 17, 2024 9:54:39 AM

turbotax.ca/activate brings you to a screen and the first option is I HAVE AND ACCOUNT or CREATE AN ACCOUNT.    I click that I have an account and the screen just refreshes over to same screen...won't advance to next step

Moderator
Mar 17, 2024 11:56:37 AM

@jkquinn2020 Please clear your browser cache (or use a different browser) and try again. If you are still not able to resolve this issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608 for more help.

New Member
Apr 11, 2024 9:17:08 AM

MY TURBO TAX IS DOWNLOADED BUT IT WILL NOT ACCEPT THE ACTIVATION CODE

Intuit Alumni
Apr 11, 2024 10:29:06 AM

Even if you are using our TurboTax Desktop/Download, it is using your internet to start up. Please clear your cache/cookies, sign out and restart of your computer.  You may want to look at this which some clients have found to be helpful: Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.