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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:13:51 AM

I did my return, CD, on a computer that wont connect to internet, for updates, and wont print final version, is there a way around this, I have another Laptop

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:56 AM

You can download a manual update on another computer and use a flash drive to copy it to yours.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901192-manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business

It even says that here, https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901288-what-is-a-manual-update

Do you need to do a state return?  Don't think you can get State by itself unless you call in and buy it over the phone so they can put state in your online account.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:52 AM

To understand this--you used the 2018 CD but were never able to install any updates when you prepared your 2018 tax return?  You prepared it with the CD right out of the package and never updated?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:53 AM

You must be able to connect to the internet for updates and to efile ... if the laptop has that capabilities then you can install the program there and move the .tax2018 file to finish your return.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:54 AM

The CD version is always preliminary software before many of the forms are finalized.   There have been MANY updates since the CD was pressed.   You MUST have the latest update applied prior to printing or the tax return will not be accurate or valid.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:56 AM

You can download a manual update on another computer and use a flash drive to copy it to yours.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901192-manually-update-turbotax-for-windows-software-basic-deluxe-premier-home-business

It even says that here, https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901288-what-is-a-manual-update

Do you need to do a state return?  Don't think you can get State by itself unless you call in and buy it over the phone so they can put state in your online account.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:13:56 AM

Can you install the CD on your laptop?  You can move your return to it.