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March 18, 2020
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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 .

17 replies

December 30, 2022

I bought turbo tax with license code how do I install it

VolvoGirl
Employee
December 30, 2022

@03geo   Did you buy the CD or the Download?  From where?  

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

How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code

January 21, 2023

what if i already have an account and have used turbo tax before how do I use a license code?

DoninGA
Employee
January 21, 2023

@markwrigley22 wrote:

what if i already have an account and have used turbo tax before how do I use a license code?


The license code is only used on the software you purchased to install on your personal computer.  During installation of the TurboTax program you will be asked to provide the license code.

April 30, 2024

I NEED TO SIGN IN TO MY ACCOUNT.  I HAVE A LICENSE CODE AND AM VERY CONFUSED AS NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK

DoninGA
Employee
April 30, 2024

@RESERVE25 wrote:

I NEED TO SIGN IN TO MY ACCOUNT.  I HAVE A LICENSE CODE AND AM VERY CONFUSED AS NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK


The license code is only used on the software you purchased to install on your personal computer.  During installation of the TurboTax program you will be asked to provide the license code.

February 7, 2025

how do I install it

VolvoGirl
Employee
February 7, 2025
February 15, 2025

Your system won't allow access page for inputting my purchased code!

VolvoGirl
Employee
February 15, 2025

@warnow   Are you trying to enter the License Code into the Online version?  You can’t.  You need to download and install the Desktop program.  

How to install and Activate the Desktop Download program with a License Code

How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code

 

If you already filled out the Online version you can move it to the Desktop program.  

March 9, 2025

I bought a turbotax  code, how do I use it?

VolvoGirl
Employee
March 9, 2025

It is for the Desktop Download program.  Do you have a full Windows or Mac computer?

 

2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements
Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer). This one says Sequoia
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements


How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd

April 4, 2025

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