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

TurboTax 2020 Individual – R8

If you're having trouble updating your TurboTax 2020 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 187 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.

2017—2019 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:

• 2019 manual update (R45 - 184 MB)
• 2018 manual update (R92 - 183 MB)
• 2017 manual update (R49 - 162 MB)

2016 and earlier updates are not available, as these past-year versions are no longer supported.