Turbotax 2018 asked me to purchase states again as I try to open last year's return

[christophe]

I have been filing my taxes with Turbotax for the last 10 years.  I sometimes have to go back previous year returns.   I purchased and installed TT2019 , and when I tried to open TT2018 it wants me to purchase again 2 states (NC, GA) .  Login in with my intuit ID does not work.  Please help.

[Critter]

If you had to reinstall the 2018 program then the states will also need to be reinstalled ( unless you need space you should always leave the prior year programs installed for at least 3 years) so after it is re installed you need to start a fake return so you can get to install the state programming.  If needed you will need to get the downloads from your account :  

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[christophe]

Hi,

I did not uninstall TT2018, all versions coexist gracefully.

When I tried to open my filed tax return file, I get the following error:   Your federal tax return is now on this computer, Let's get your Georgia state form next.  Error 190.

Click for solution :   only tells me that intuit is closed on new year

Download my state forms:  it asks for payment, even though I purchased Georgia online

Cancel:  closes my tax return.

[DoninGA]

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@christophe wrote:

Hi,

I did not uninstall TT2018, all versions coexist gracefully.

When I tried to open my filed tax return file, I get the following error:   Your federal tax return is now on this computer, Let's get your Georgia state form next.  Error 190.

Click for solution :   only tells me that intuit is closed on new year

Download my state forms:  it asks for payment, even though I purchased Georgia online

Cancel:  closes my tax return.

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See this TurboTax support FAQ for error 190 - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/bugs-and-error-messages/help/error-190-when-opening-file-in-turbot...

If the solution offered does not correct the problem, then contact TurboTax support on Monday.

Support is open from 5am to 5pm Pacific time, Monday thru Friday (closed New Year's Day)

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[bigmaho]

My computer crashed so I had to re-install Turbo Tx 2019.  Now it wants me to purchase the states I already purchased before it will open my tax file.  That is pretty annoying. How do I re-install what I already paid for!!!!

[Critter-3]

Please see the following instructions to troubleshoot your download.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/troubleshoot-turbotax-for-windows-download-issues/...

If you need further assistance, use the following link to contact customer support.

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/