Manually Update TurboTax for Windows Software (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business)

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TurboTax 2018 Individual – R34

If you're having trouble updating your TurboTax 2018 for Windows Individual software using the "Check for Updates" method, you can get the latest federal program update here:

1. Close TurboTax and all other programs except this browser window.
2. Click here to download the 175 MB update.
3. Save the update file to your Windows desktop.
4. Double-click the update file w_perrelsuperpatch... on your desktop to install the manual update.

We don't offer manual updates for TurboTax state software. If you need to update your state, here are your options.

2015—2017 Manual Updates

To manually update your prior-year TurboTax for Windows software, follow the same instructions as above, except substitute the tax year you need for Step 2:

• 2017 manual update (R49 - 162 MB)
• 2016 manual update (R51 - 148 MB)
• 2015 manual update (R50 - 115 MB)

2014 and earlier updates are not available, as these past-year versions are no longer supported.

Related Information:

• What is a manual update?