Perhaps because the 2018 software is not yet available ?

So, you are saying you can't download something that doesn't exist?  Interesting.

Not really....the prep file probably exists.  But the 2018 software isn't available quite yet.

Thank you, abctax55...it seems there's a link to the 2018 prep file, but it must not yet be activated.  Sarcasm isn't helpful,IRonMaN...before you insult people, check to see if there's some truth in the issue.

Jeff wasn't being sarcastic; he is one of our most prolific *helpers* around here.  That said, he IS a PS user & doesn't speak Lacerte, so he doesn't know how our "prep file" setup works.

Susan - I did some detailed calculations and determined that in the  three years since you first posted here you have helped a grand total of 1 person - yourself.  In the meantime i’m pretty sure that I have helped at least 2 or 3 more people than you.  Once you have reached out and helped that same total of 2 or 3 folks I will gladly listen to your stupendous lecture.  

Thank you.  In the future, if I post a request for assistance, I would appreciate your not commenting nor replying.

@Susan646 ...Not your call..
And lighten up a bit. Life is short

"And lighten up a bit. Life is short"
But it seems really, really long without a sense of humor

True that....some days humor is all that keeps me goin'.
Especially YOUR humor

Nope, didn't find the comment humorous...tired and a bit frustrated when I posted, and I appreciate helpful comments very much.

"I appreciate helpful comments very much"
So do other folks.  Try helping out somebody else once in awhile instead of spending the rest of your life complaining about this post.

Can anyone share prep file for 2018