Manually Update TurboTax Business 2020 for Windows Software

[Scott Frost]

Still having same issue, Form 8960 will not update despite receiving e-mail from intuit that the form is updated and ready, 'check for update' says I am up to date.

Awaiting solution as of Feb-10-2021 11:46am EST ~Scott

[Critter-3]

Some have replied that doing an uninstall and  a reinstall has worked.  

[weblynne]

After 45 minutes online with a rep, I was told that these forms will now be released on 2/11 and should be available in an update by 2/13.  We'll see.

[Scott Frost]

Still having same issue, Form 8960 will not update despite receiving e-mail ( repeatedly ) from intuit that the form is updated and ready, 'check for update' says I am up to date.

Re installed software per representative and  still needed update and same error.

Adding insult to injury my 'case was closed' even though it has not been resolved.

Awaiting solution as of Feb-11-2021 9:12am EST ~Scott

[SForrestLO]

@Scott Frost

If you have gone through the troubleshooting process and still not able to update, you may have to contact an agent for further assistant. 

Manually update windows

Troubleshooting update issues

This FAQ will provide you with the steps to contact an agent.

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[weblynne]

This manual update doesn't work for TurboTax Business. It may work for Home and Business but that is not the same product

[keeperhomes]

I am having the same issue with email received Form 8960 is ready to download, update of software says it is current. I need a manual update for 2020 Business.

[weblynne]

The automatic update of the 2020Business worked this morning and those forms have been finalized!

[Mase46]

Same here.  Automatic update worked this morning with an update to Form 8960.  Return is now complete.  Thank you Intuit.

[tntrailers]

Mine updates as well.  

[valley_robert]

I still have the update problem.  I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling this morning and I still get the same error (Failed to install update.  Microsoft Installer error: 1603, Fatal error during installation.) when the updater runs.  My Win8.1 OS is up to date in terms of updates.  I need to manually Update TurboTax Business 2020, but can't find the download.  Please help. -- Rob

[valley_robert]

This looks like a larger issue.  I have copies of both TurboTax for Business (Partnership/Trusts) as well as TurboTax Business (for sole proprietors/schedule C).  The latter was installed several weeks ago and was operational, including updates.  The Business (Partnership/Trusts) just installed yesterday.  Both downloaded updates and now fail with a Microsoft Installer Error 1603.  Once this error is encountered, I'm prevented from further use of the software.  Using Win 8.1, with all updates installed, I'm logged on as an administrator.  I've tried turning off the firewall, as well as antivirus software (both are embedded in Win 8.1), all with the same negative results.  I need a solution ... any help will be appreciated.

[weblynne]

Did you try running in win 8 compatibility mode? The update works for win 10

[AkinaLO]

@valley_robert Please contact us for further assistance over the phone. 

The best way for you to connect with the right person is to select the version you are using below.

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[Scott Frost]

The manual update for  'Turbotax Business 2020' worked for me as well followed by an 'Online>check for updates'  This corrected the 'Form 8960 not ready yet' issue.

Hope others are ok now as well.

'Turbotax Business 2020' working fine as of Feb-12-2021.