Will I need my e-file passwords when filing my 2016 return by e-file.

If your 2016 software is a download program, you will follow the instructions listed in the TurboTax FAQ below:

    After you've purchased a downloadable product through TurboTax.com, you can download it whenever you like up to 3 years after purchase.

        1.Sign in to My Downloads.
        2.Click the blue Download arrow for the product you would like to download.
        3.Save the download somewhere on your computer where you can find it – your desktop is a good place.
       4. After the download has finished, install your software by double-clicking the downloaded file.

f your 2016 software is a CD product for Windows, you can follow the instructions listed in the TurboTax FAQ below to install it on your computer:

    Installing TurboTax is easy. Start by closing all programs, including any firewall and virus-protection programs (remember to turn those back on after installation is complete).

    If you downloaded your TurboTax software, simply double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer. Find your download.

    Otherwise, insert the CD into your computer's CD drive (unless your computer doesn't have one) and the installation should start automatically. If it doesn't:

       1. Hold down the Windows+R keys to open the Run window.
        2.Click Browse, and then navigate to the TurboTax CD on your CD/DVD/RW drive (usually Drive D).
        3.Double-click the setup.exe file.
        4.Click OK to launch the installer.

    That's it! When you're ready to do your state return, we'll walk you through the state download and installation.