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Level 1
posted Jun 4, 2019 6:40:39 PM

I purchased the 2016 home and business Turbotax, and finished one return, need to start the second. I know I need the desktop version, but where is the download???

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:40 PM

Huh?  Did you use the Desktop program to do the first return?  Then you already have it on your computer.  Go up to File-New to start another return.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:41 PM

No, I did not download it.  I started one return online, and paid for the program, and now I need to do the second return.  I have the order number and the confirmation email, but the 2016 version does not appear in my downloads.  I really need to get started on the next one tonight, cannot wait for customer service to open up in the morning!

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:43 PM

So you used Self-Employed online and now you want to switch to the desktop version Home & Business?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:44 PM

I just want to do another return.  I purchased this:  Order information
Qty Item Amount
1 TURBOTAX ONLINE SELF EMPLOYED TY2016 PREP $114.99
Subtotal:     $114.99
Sales Tax:     $0.00
Total:     $114.99
  I assumed, as in the past, that by purchasing I would get a download -- but it does not show up there.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:45 PM

You just paid for the Online web version.  Which is only good for 1 return.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:47 PM

That is ridiculous.  $114. is not just good for one return.  I specifically asked the online customer rep if I could continue on and do the second return.  I have never heard of something like this -- and about to get extremely vocal if I can't get this worked out.  I have been a customer all the way back to 09 and never had this kind of issue.  I need to be able to start a new return -- I don't care if it is online or on my desktop, but there is no way I paid that much for one return.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:48 PM

Sorry but there has always been 2 versions.  The Online web version and the Desktop installed program.  You bought the wrong one.  Didn't you notice it was different and you didn't have to download and install it?  You log into the online version each time.  You don't log into the app on your Mac.  And there are many other differences.  Like you can't switch to the Forms Mode and see the forms in online.

Call support, Contact Customer Service      <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/">https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/</a>

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:49 PM

"I bought the wrong one."  Yes I noticed a ton of differences, which I do not like, but assumed the company had done a remake, as so many others have.  I am aware that there has always been an online version and a downloadable version, but the online was for simple returns and was FREE.  When I paid $114, I did not expect to run into this kind of a nightmare.  And I don't know if any of you work with Intuit, but I am getting this attitude that I am a dummy.  I am not.  I am a bit frazzled by this, on top of the normal tax angst.  You keep giving me the help line, but they are closed.  I really needed to get this done tonight, and there is nobody available who can make this right.  If you are a volunteer and not tied to Intuit, apologies for the rant -- but this is insane.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:50 PM

Sorry for your frustration.  We understand it with the deadline looming.  We are volunteers, not TurboTax employees, so we are unable to fix the situation for you.  Only customer support has the ability to do that.  They will open at 5 a.m. Pacific time tomorrow morning.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:51 PM

If you already downloaded it and prepared a return, then it is installed on your hard drive.  You do not need to download it again.  You just open the program and click File and Start a New Return.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:53 PM

No, I did not download it.  I did the other online, then purchased the program so I could file that and move on to another one.  I assumed I was purchasing a downloadable version.... how do I get to that and/or start a new return online?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:54 PM

This is what I purchased:  Order information
Qty Item Amount
1 TURBOTAX ONLINE SELF EMPLOYED TY2016 PREP $114.99
Subtotal:     $114.99
Sales Tax:     $0.00
Total:     $114.99

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:55 PM

That is the Online version not the Desktop download.  Sorry.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:57 PM

so I paid $114 and cannot download the program????   Yikes.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:58 PM

Sorry right.  
Online versions <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/</a>
Desktop programs <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/</a>

Call in an ask to be switched to the Desktop program.  Contact Customer Service      <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/">https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/</a>

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:40:59 PM

For Online, Online is only good for 1 return.  But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts.   How to start another return in the Online version      https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288574

Did you just pay for the online version which is called Self Employed version?   If you actually bought the Desktop Home & Business program you need to download and install it.

How to download your program…..
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901289-download-your-turbotax-software-purchase

Access your downloads here
https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/commerce/account/secure/login.jsp?pagecontext=download

Then How to install on Mac
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901272-how-do-i-install-the-turbotax-software-for-mac