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Level 2
June 6, 2019
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Can I use the 2017 version of Turbotax to complete my 2018 federal tax return?

  • June 6, 2019
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I purchased Turbotax Deluxe last year and used it to complete my 2017 federal tax return on my MacBook Pro.  I purchased the 2018 version of Turbotax Deluxe recently and when I tried to load it on my MacBook Pro, I got a message that said I couldn't load it as my OS/operating system was downlevel.  I have a late 2008 MacBook Pro and it appears Apple is no longer allowing me to update my OS/operating system.

So my question above is whether I can use my 2017 version of Turbotax to complete my 2018 federal tax return.  If not, is there a way I can complete my 2018 federal tax return on-line using the Turbotax Deluxe version which I have already purchased?  

I'm not a technical person, so easy, step by step instructions are appreciated.  Thank you!

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Lisa995
Alumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
June 6, 2019

No, each tax year requires it own years version.

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Level 15
June 6, 2019
@pgreer3101
We can tell you how to get a refund for the 2018 product you purchased.  Is it a CD or download?  If a CD, it also has the Windows version on it.  Do you happen to have a PC as well as your Mac?