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March 7, 2025
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I have a mac and turbo tax does not support that. What is the least expensive option since online is saying $550 and i can get a CPA for less than that.

  • March 7, 2025
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    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    March 7, 2025

    I assume you need the Business program?   Sorry the Desktop program for $190  is only available for Windows and not Mac.  Can you find a Windows computer you can use like a family or friend?   Otherwise there is the Online version starting at $209.  Which were  you looking at for $550?   

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/ 

    Employee
    March 7, 2025

    Your post is not clear.   What is it that your Mac cannot support?  Are you referring to TurboTax Business which requires Windows?  And you do not want to pay for online TT Business?   

     

    Some Mac users get a Windows emulator program called Parallels so that they can use the desktop download TurboTax Business.  We do not know what the cost of that program would be.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    DoninGA
    Employee
    March 7, 2025

    See this website for the minimum system requirements (Windows and Mac) for the TurboTax desktop software -https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements/

     

    What exactly are you needing to enter on a tax return?  The price for the online editions depends on your requirements.  

    You can use the Free edition at no charge for simple tax returns - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp

    You can use the Deluxe edition for more complex returns, but not for investment, rental/royalties or self-employment - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/deluxe.jsp

    You can use the Premium edition for complex returns that can include rentals/royalties, investment sales or self-employment - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/premium/

     

    There are also options which have you speaking with a Tax Expert Live which costs more and there are options where you can have your tax return prepared by CPA's or EA's for Live Full Service - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/#live