If you buy Deluxe edition of the desktop software can you upgrade to Premier if needed/

[kirwin97]

I am planning on purchasing the Deluxe desktop edition but if I run into an issue and need Premier can you upgrade through app or do you need to purchase the Premier edition for full price?

[xmasbaby0]

You can upgrade from Deluxe to Premier within the program if you need to---you just pay the difference between the price for Deluxe and Premier.    BUT----do not say you will pay that fee by paying it from your federal refund, or it will get you for an extra $40 "refund processing fee" along with the upgrade fee.  Pay for the upgrade upfront using a credit or debit card

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Just a note that all of the TurboTax desktop editions include the same forms, schedules and worksheets.

You can upgrade at any time from your current Deluxe edition by clicking on Upgrade TurboTax at the bottom right of the desktop program screen.  You would only be charged the difference in price.

[JohnKulczycki]

I purchased the Online version of Turbotax Deluxe and I want to switch to the Desktop version of Turbotax Premier. I can’t see how to do that.

[xmasbaby0]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-th...

[acdhNAV79]

I clicked on Upgrade TurboTax at the bottom right of the desktop program screen, but when it tried to save the current file, I got an error message that the file could not be saved because it was read only.   I interpret this as the file is currently open and in use and therefore cannot be saved.  I could be wrong.  But in any event, it prevents the upgrade.

Is there another solution?

[DianeW777]

As indicated in an earlier post, you don't need to upgrade in TurboTax Desktop since all the forms and schedules are available. There will be various screens that will ask if you want to upgrade to Premier or continue with Deluxe. An example would be entering stock sales in TurboTax Deluxe.

Your question is on an old thread and instruction changes may occur from year to year. It is best to start a new question in the current year (2026).

@acdhNAV79 

[Melissa_BP]

Yes. the following link will walk you through this process!:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/if-you-buy-deluxe-edition-of-the-desktop-software...