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title: Upgrading Your TaxAct Software
description: "To upgrade to a different TaxAct product, follow the steps below. Steps vary depending on whether you use the Online or Desktop program. Online **Dashboards** 1. Open your TaxAct return. 2. In the navigation pane on the left, click **Resources**.…"
url: "https://support.taxact.com/support/25508/upgrading-your-taxact-software"
updated: "2026-10-06"
category: "Individuals / Getting Started & Account / Installation & Updates"
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# Upgrading Your TaxAct Software

To upgrade to a different TaxAct product, follow the steps below. Steps vary depending on whether you use the Online or Desktop program.

Online

**Dashboards**

1. Open your TaxAct return.
2. In the navigation pane on the left, click **Resources**.
3. Under **My Return**, click the **Upgrade Options** tile.
4. Locate the name of the TaxAct software you'd like to use, then click **Upgrade**.
5. Follow the prompts to upgrade your TaxAct software.

You don't have to pay until you file, however, you may wish to process the payment now to lock in the price. See [Lock In Pricing from a Special Offer](https://support.taxact.com/support/24922/lock-in-pricing-from-a-special-offer) for details.

**Classic**

1. Open your TaxAct return.
2. In the navigation pane on the left, click **View Upgrade Options**.
3. Locate the name of the TaxAct software you'd like to use, then click **Upgrade**.
4. Follow the prompts to upgrade your TaxAct software.

You don't have to pay until you file, however, you may wish to process the payment now to lock in the price. See [Lock In Pricing from a Special Offer](https://support.taxact.com/support/24922/lock-in-pricing-from-a-special-offer) for details.

Desktop

1. Open your TaxAct return.
2. In the top menu, click **Online**, then **Order Upgraded Program**.
3. Locate the name of the TaxAct software you'd like to use, then follow the prompts to upgrade your TaxAct software.
4. After you place the order, you can download and install your new product. 

Related Links

[Downloading and Installing TaxAct](https://support.taxact.com/support/292/downloading-and-installing-taxact)