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I bought a turbotax license code. How do I use it?

  • March 18, 2020
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Best answer by DMarkM1
  1. Go to InstallTurboTax.com.
  2. Set up a TurboTax account 
  3. Enter your license code in the pop up window.
    • It’s a 14-character combination of letters and numbers (XXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) that can be found on your CD box insert, envelope, or packing slip.
  4. Select your operating system, and select Get Download.
  5. Download your software and install.
    • When you get to the Your product is installed, now let's activate it screen, enter your license code in the License code box, and select Continue to complete installation.

If you need help installing, we can help with Windows and Mac .

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DMarkM1
DMarkM1Answer
March 18, 2020
  1. Go to InstallTurboTax.com.
  2. Set up a TurboTax account 
  3. Enter your license code in the pop up window.
    • It’s a 14-character combination of letters and numbers (XXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) that can be found on your CD box insert, envelope, or packing slip.
  4. Select your operating system, and select Get Download.
  5. Download your software and install.
    • When you get to the Your product is installed, now let's activate it screen, enter your license code in the License code box, and select Continue to complete installation.

If you need help installing, we can help with Windows and Mac .

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February 2, 2021

no pop up window after sighning in

 

February 2, 2021

@jdstrieyn Can you please provide more details about the issue you are encountering. Are you saying that there's no window popping up to enter your license code?

If so, try clearing out your browser's cache and delete the cookies stored on your computer. A full or corrupted cache can keep TurboTax from functioning properly. 

Please see the following TurboTax FAQs to assist with this:

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December 27, 2020

I am trying to download the 2020 Deluxe version of TurboTax and I need to enter my License Code. How do I do that?

DoninGA
Employee
December 27, 2020

@TOB1 wrote:

I am trying to download the 2020 Deluxe version of TurboTax and I need to enter my License Code. How do I do that?


The License code is entered during the installation process.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the license code - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973

February 21, 2021

I have a pc running on window 7 how can I  down load my license code to install my turbo tax

DoninGA
Employee
February 21, 2021

@Tewfik-Mourad wrote:

I have a pc running on window 7 how can I  down load my license code to install my turbo tax


TurboTax for tax year 2020 does not support Windows 7

TurboTax minimum system requirements for Windows - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-windows-software/01/26175

 

If you purchased the 2020 software for Windows from TurboTax you should request a refund if you will not be upgrading to Windows 8 or higher.

Go to this TurboTax website to request a refund for the software purchased from TurboTax - https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/forms/refund-request.jsp
Use this TurboTax website to check your orders and payments -
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/order-status/

March 3, 2021

Brenda Thompson was able to complete her income tax last night but did not send or print it.

How does she get back to her completed return?

VolvoGirl
Employee
March 3, 2021

Did she use the Online version?  Log back in.  Does it think she wants to mail it?  You can try to switch to efile.   Click on Add a State to let you back into your retun.

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/e-file/help/how-do-i-change-from-mail-to-e-file-in-turbotax-online/00/26985

 

 

March 14, 2021

How do I get my refund because I bought my Turbo  Tax from Sams.  I paid $69.88 for it.

March 14, 2021

@81643652658 Are you referring to how you get a refund for your product or how you get your tax refund?

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March 14, 2021

How do I get my money  back from buying the Turbo Tax program?  I paid cash for it.

May 10, 2021

i bought tutboatax deluxe cd and it will not load on my MacBook because iOS is not right version.  I went to installturbotax.com to install, but i can find no dropdown box to load the license code.  I have used TurboTax for years and this is first year I have had such problem.  As time is getting late I need to get the 2020 TTax software on my MacBook.  Pls advise how to get done.  Thx.  gLittle

Employee
May 10, 2021

@glittle wrote:

i bought tutboatax deluxe cd [code removed] and it will not load on my MacBook because iOS is not right version.  I went to installturbotax.com to install, but i can find no dropdown box to load the license code.  I have used TurboTax for years and this is first year I have had such problem.  As time is getting late I need to get the 2020 TTax software on my MacBook.  Pls advise how to get done.  Thx.  gLittle


First of all, this is a public Internet forum, and you should not post your license code in public.  You can edit your post above by clicking the tiny blue 3-dot icon just to the right of your comment.  I'm also asking a Moderator to make sure the code is removed.

 

We can tell you how to download the installation file, but if your OS doesn't meet the minimum requirements, then neither the CD nor the downloaded installation file will install on it.   The CD and the download both have the same minimum requirements (see FAQ below).   So if you know your OS on your MacBook does not meet the minimum, why are you wanting the download? 

 

FAQ:  Minimum system requirements for Mac version:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899173-minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software

 

If your system doesn't meet the minimum Mac OS requirements to run the 2020 TurboTax software, we can tell you how to get a refund.   Did you purchase your product directly from the TurboTax website or from a third-party authorized retailer?

 

NOTE:  If you also happen to have a Windows computer, the CD or download will install on Windows 8 and higher.

 

Another option is to use Online TurboTax for your 2020 return, since it is done through a browser.   If you used 2019 TurboTax desktop software, it's possible to transfer your 2019 data into an online 2020 return to maintain continuity.  We can tell you how to transfer your *.tax2019 data file into an online 2020 return if you go that route.

 

May 11, 2021

I purchased an Home & Business CD and Download at Staples at least 1 month ago. I tried to activate it using Turbotax.ca/download, however, Instead of being able to enter the license code the website seemed only interested in trying to sell me another product. I have used this program for the last 3 years at least so I have an open account but couldn't remember the password. I have now changed the password.

VolvoGirl
Employee
May 11, 2021

Did you mean Turbo Tax.ca?  That sounds like Canada.  We are USA Turbo Tax .

 

If you are have the US Home & Business program you should not be online at all.  Did you install the CD or are you trying to download it instead?

 

There should be a card in the CD case on on the CD envelope that says how to download it and you will need the 14 or 16 digit code from it to enter.

 

How to download Turbo Tax instead of using the CD

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/i-bought-the-cd-but-my-computer-doesn-t-have-a-cd-drive/01/26450

 

To install on Mac.  I bought the CD from Costco and don't have a CD drive on the Mac.  Was able to download it.  It went very smooth. When you see the download on the screen to download, first click on the blue Copy Code link to the left.  Then after you install it and need to activate you can do Command + V to paste the code into the box.

April 3, 2022

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VolvoGirl
Employee
April 3, 2022

@jimjanestorms8910   Do not post the License Code here.  We can do nothing with it.  And someone can steal it.

How to install the Desktop CD/Download program with a License Code

How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code

 

April 3, 2022

hello. I have bought Turbotax  Premier Online Edition which include 16 digit activation code from Costco. Pre payment code for 12 returns.  I have created an account , when I entered code I have error message "some thing wrong with code re try again"  , with whom I could contact to resolve an issue?

Employee
April 3, 2022

@ Atocik wrote:

hello. I have bought Turbotax  Premier Online Edition which include 16 digit activation code from Costco. Pre payment code for 12 returns.  I have created an account , when I entered code I have error message "some thing wrong with code re try again"  , with whom I could contact to resolve an issue?


This is the USA TurboTax community forum.   Premier with 12 returns is not a USA product; it's for Canadian returns.

 

Here's the Canada TurboTax Community forum where you can seek help for the Canadian product in regard to Canadian returns:

https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/turbotax-support/help/03/en-ca

If you choose "English" there, make sure the page has a Maple Leaf icon by it and not a US flag.

 

Or use this contact form to reach TurboTax Canada customer support:

https://support.turbotax.intuit.ca/contact/

April 5, 2022

Where do I start?

Employee
April 5, 2022

@DebRic-2213 For information on how to install your TurboTax CD/Download software with your license code, please visit the Help Article below. If you mean something else, please reply to this thread for further assistance.

 

Activating TurboTax CD/Download software

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