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Employee
December 20, 2024
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Is there a way for me to download Turbotax to a thumb drive or SD card for a friend who has limited download speeds on his own computer so he can use the product?

  • December 20, 2024
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My friend has limited speed for downloads and has asked me to download the new TurboTax program but I was thinking if I did this, I could use the program but he couldn't.
    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    Just came across this, he can get a CD.   But as stated above all the updates and state programs will need to be downloaded and if you efile.

     

    As of 12/20/24, Looks like you can buy a CD for 2024 after you buy a License Code

    TurboTax® Desktop 2024-2025 | Tax Software Download

     

    @xmasbaby0  @DoninGA  pass it on

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    December 20, 2024

    TurboTax software can only be installed on up to 5 personal computers owed by the purchaser of the software.  The tax return for your friend can be completed and filed on one of the computers that you own if you are the purchase of the software.

    Employee
    December 20, 2024

    And.....all of the updates and the state software are only via download.   A thumb drive or SD card will not help with any of that after the initial installation of the program.  Perhaps you could prepare your friend's return for him on your own computer, or allow your friend to use one of your computers and encrypt his file so you will not be able to see it.

    **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.**
    jmillspAuthor
    Employee
    December 20, 2024

    My friend has a very complicated return. He is a farmer with many deductions etc. 

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Employee
    December 20, 2024

    Just came across this, he can get a CD.   But as stated above all the updates and state programs will need to be downloaded and if you efile.

     

    As of 12/20/24, Looks like you can buy a CD for 2024 after you buy a License Code

    TurboTax® Desktop 2024-2025 | Tax Software Download

     

    @xmasbaby0  @DoninGA  pass it on

    DoninGA
    Employee
    December 20, 2024

    @VolvoGirl I saw this also.  Bookmarked.