I bought the 2015 download. Can I file 2016 with this downlaod? Also, could I transfer the files from the 2015 download to the 2016 online version and continue online?

[Critter · Accepted solution]

No .... the 2015 program will ONLY complete a 2015 return ... you will need to use a 2016 program for the 2016 return. 

And no ... you cannot continue the 2016 return you started in the wrong program ... but YES ... you can transfer in the finished 2015 tax file into the ONLINE 2016 program ...

2015 Downloaded to 2016 Online

Last year's tax data file (.tax files) can be transferred to Online Deluxe and higher-tier versions.

1.   Sign in to TurboTax Online, if you haven't already done so.

2.   Select Tools from the My Account menu in the upper right corner.

3.   In the pop-up window, select Transfer last year's TurboTax return from your computer.

4.   Read the warning and then click Continue (or Cancel to abort the transfer).

5.   Browse to where you saved your .tax2015 file and select it.

6.   Click Transfer Return and wait for your file to finish uploading.

7.   When you see Transfer Complete, click Continue to start working on your return.

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