"There is an update available" message when attempting to e-file

If your TurboTax software isn't up-to-date with the latest release, you'll get this message when attempting to e-file.

Solution

Update TurboTax. After the update installs, restart TurboTax, select File, and e-file your return.

If you keep getting this message after updating TurboTax, reboot your computer and try e-filing again.

In rare cases, you'll keep getting this message even after restarting Windows. If that happens:

1. Uninstall TurboTax
2. Browse to C:/Program Files (x86)/TurboTax/ and delete the Deluxe 20XX folder (substitute your product's year for XX and your version for Deluxe if you're using a different version)
3. Reinstall TurboTax and return to the File section to e-file