I wasn't able to file on time. Now when trying to file it directs me to purchase a $70 program. Is this legit? Why isn't it directly from the website like normal?

[SweetieJean]

TT Online is no longer available for 2016 returns.

[Critter · Accepted solution]

To complete a 2016 return you started online: 

If you paid for the 2016 online editions of Plus, Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed then you can contact TurboTax support and request that they push a 2016 desktop edition to your download account at no charge so you can complete your 2016 tax return. You will need to download the tax data file from the online account so you can open the data file with the installed 2016 desktop software.

If you sign onto your 2016 online account and land on the Welcome Home screen click on My TurboTax at the top of the screen. Then on the 2016 Timeline under the section Some things you can do: Click on Download .tax file.

If you did Not pay for one of the 2016 online editions then you will need to follow the procedure in the following TurboTax support FAQ to complete your tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turb...

Use this website to contact TurboTax support - https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

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