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Returning Member
posted May 21, 2024 5:19:47 AM

Download 2018 2017 editions of TurboTax

I would like to download older editions of Turbo Tax (2017 and 2018), In each year I go the Premier edition but I do not have the exe so I would like to down load the exe and set them up again so I can refile my taxes for those years to claim some credits that I did not previously claim

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Moderator
May 21, 2024 1:48:32 PM

If you have already filed those returns you will need to go to the CRA "My Account" and from there choose the year you want to make the change and click on "Make a Change"

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

Returning Member
May 21, 2024 1:51:57 PM

Thanks Brenda for the update,
Is there no way to get a download of an old Turbo tax especially for customers who bought ?.
2017 / 2018 are not that OLD are they ?


Thanks

Jawahar

Moderator
May 22, 2024 7:10:18 AM

Yes, we are waiting for the update. I will get back to you as soon as they have them back up.

 

Thank you for your patience. 

New Member
Oct 16, 2024 7:06:53 AM

I need the download files for 2017 & 2018 - I purchased the downloads back in 2018 & 2019 but the emails with the links seem to have been deleted and I need to install them on my new computer. Are you able to send me the download links? 

Level 1
Feb 21, 2025 9:11:28 AM

Hello,  

I need to download/purchase Turbo tax Premier for 2017 with activation key.  Purchase for 2017 not listed on main page?  How can I go about purchasing with key 2017 premier edition?

 

 

Moderator
Feb 21, 2025 9:39:37 AM

@Alorecam Unfortunately, as of December 2024 we no longer sell products for 2017 or earlier, but you can download the forms from the CRA here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/tax-packages-years.html

 

 

Level 1
Feb 21, 2025 10:43:28 AM

Based on your previous post I was able to download 2017 from URL you provided but I need an activation key.

Moderator
Feb 21, 2025 11:06:35 AM

@Alorecam We no longer sell activation keys for 2017. My previous post was from October 2024, before we removed 2017 from sale. 

Level 1
Feb 27, 2025 7:43:38 AM

Hello, 

 

I have had turbo tax from 2015 to 2024 installed on 1 laptop.  I still have the CD / downloads and activation keys for each year.  my laptop has now seen better days and is end of life and not working well.  How and can I re-install and activate on another laptop?  for continuity.  is that possible?  I have 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 CDs installed and keys available.

 

Please help.   

Moderator
Feb 27, 2025 11:16:28 AM

You can install TurboTax Desktop on up to 3 computers. 

 

For newer version of TurboTax Desktop (2020 onwards) you should just be able to enter the Licence code during the installation. 2023 & 2024 require you to make an Intuit account before you can enter a code. 

 

Please see this TurboTax FAQ for more info on activating older versions of TurboTax Desktop (2019 & earlier): What if I have trouble with my licence code while setting up TurboTax Download?

 

Please note that we currently only support TurboTax Desktop 2018 & onwards. Older versions may not work on current versions of Windows or be able to update themselves.

 

 

Level 1
Mar 4, 2025 2:15:16 PM

Thank-you so much, your reply was most helpful.  I was able to activate all older versions on different device.

 

Another question my 2016 edition requires update to open a return.  How do I go about updating older versions like 2016 or 2018.

Looking forward to your reply.

 

Thanks.

 

Level 1
Mar 4, 2025 6:52:07 PM

Thanks.

New Member
Jul 8, 2025 6:57:50 AM

Hi Alorecam, any chance I can pay for your activation key for 2017? 

if there are 2 or 4 uses, I would only need one.

Moderator
Jul 8, 2025 7:14:51 AM

@user17519829211 Unfortunately, as of December 2024 we no longer sell products for 2017 or earlier, but you can download the forms from the CRA here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/tax-packages-years.html

 

Returning Member
Jul 10, 2025 5:08:59 PM

did you ever get an answer to this? I am in the same boat.

 

Also, if you are only using one return, would you possibly be interested in selling me the installation key? Looking for years 2016, 2019, 2020-24. You can text me at [phone number removed] if interested, I live in Vancouver BC.

 

Cheers, Sach

Returning Member
Jul 10, 2025 8:28:23 PM

any interest in sharing with me your spare installation codes for certain years? I need 2016, 2019-24. In exchange I have the software for all the years you need and can show you have to re-install them and activate on your new computer.

 

If interested text me at [phone number removed], I live in Vancouver BC. you can also email me if you wish at [email address removed]

 

Sach

Returning Member
Jul 10, 2025 8:31:11 PM

PS Sorry for the two messages, I didnt think the first one went through so resent, then noticed the first one went through. Any way lemme know. SD

Moderator
Jul 11, 2025 7:04:33 AM

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