Yes, to order a download version of TurboTax for 2016, you will visit the following TurboTax link: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/, and choose the version of TurboTax that you wish to purchase and click on the Buy Now button for that version.
Once you have completed your purchase you can follow the instructions listed in the TurboTax FAQ below to download your purchased download:
When I follow the link for the download I am only given the option for downloading the 2018 software. Where do I find the 2016 software?
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/</a>
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Note: The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac. It cannot be used on a mobile device.
@tt2017klm The original Q&A were posted 2 years ago, when 2016 was the current tax year.
I found the answer to my question "Where can I buy old versions of TurboTax?" on the TurboTax FAQs at this link: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900594-where-can-i-buy-old-versions-of-turbotax">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900594-where-can-i-buy-old-versions-of-turbotax</a> . "You can purchase the TurboTax software for tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017 at our Past Years' Product page."
Yes, to order a download version of TurboTax for 2016, you will visit the following TurboTax link: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/, and choose the version of TurboTax that you wish to purchase and click on the Buy Now button for that version.
Once you have completed your purchase you can follow the instructions listed in the TurboTax FAQ below to download your purchased download:
You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
You have to print and mail prior year returns. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.
Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.
If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.
How to file a prior year
This is an old thread that transferred into this new forum. The download version for TurboTax 2016 can still be purchased directly from TurboTax at this page:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2016/
The 2016 return cannot be efiled. It has to be printed, signed, dated, and mailed.
Minimum system requirements for Windows version:
Minimum system requirements for Mac version:
That is a terrible answer. There is no option at that link for a 2016 return. Would someone who actually knows how to find the 2016 software on this f'ed up site please provide a link that works?
Those links should still work. You can buy 2015-2017 here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
click on the 2016 tab at the top
When I go to the link, the only version I see available to download is PC/Windows. I need the MAC version. Where do I get this?
When you click on BUY NOW it comes up with a box to select Windows or Mac. Are you starting on this page?
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2016
@janetgatsby wrote:
When I go to the link, the only version I see available to download is PC/Windows. I need the MAC version. Where do I get this?
If you are accessing the TurboTax website for prior year software, when you select the edition you want to purchase a pop-up window opens and asks you to select your operating system, either PC/Windows or Macintosh - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
@janetgatsby wrote:
Need Mac version for Business
The TurboTax Business Edition can only be installed on a Windows based personal computer, not on a Mac or Online.
@janetgatsby Sorry there is no Mac version of TurboTax Business. It is only available for a Windows PC. Some users have been able to use a Windows emulator on their Macs such as Parallels.
This morning I requested Tax file for 2016. You sent me 2017 and 2018 (not a problem) but there was no data in file marked 2016. I think the problem may be that in 2016 I did TurboTax in .Mac not Windows. If so, might it be possible to resend 2016 in a PDF that could work in .Mac or Windows?
Thank-you,
David Knechel
[phone number removed]
@da50 But did you use the Online web version or the Mac Desktop program installed on your Mac? If you download the pdf file you can open it on any computer or device. If you have the .tax2016 dat file you need the Mac 2016 program installed to open it.
If you only have the Windows version ask for the Mac download. Contact Customer Service
5am-5pm Pacific Time (8-8 Eastern) Monday - Friday
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/
What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632