TurboTax 2024 – File your taxes with 100% confidence
TurboTax is tailored to your unique situation. It searches for hundreds of deductions and credits and handles even the toughest tax situations, so you can be confident you’re getting every dollar you deserve.
- Includes 5 Federal e-files and 1 State via download. State e-file sold separately. Free U.S.-based product support (hours may vary)
- Your downloaded software resides on your computer, so you can view and manage your tax data (Intuit Account required)
- Boost your bottom line with industry-specific small business tax deductions
- Get a head start by importing your info from last year’s TurboTax return or other tax software
- Create and e-file W-2s and 1099s for employees & contractors using Quick Employer Forms
- Up-to-date with the latest tax laws so you have the latest information
- Avoid mistakes by importing W-2s, investment & mortgage information from participating companies
- Guides you through start-up costs that new businesses can deduct
- Simplified asset depreciation and reporting
- Audit Risk Meter™ checks your return for audit triggers
- Runs thousands of checks before you file to help identify missing deductions or credits
TurboTax Desktop software is now download only and will no longer be available on a CD. Download format is quick and easy, plus ensures you have the latest product updates.
Product download, installation and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection. Product limited to one account per license code.
You must accept the TurboTax License Agreement to use this product. Not for use by paid preparers.
All features, services, support, prices, offers, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Install and activate on one computers owned by you (at home or at work) and only to prepare, print and/or e-file your own federal and state taxes.
TurboTax Federal Tax Year 2024
Software Minimum System Requirements
Product download, installation, and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection.
Product limited to one account per license code.
Windows Download Products (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business and Business)
NOTE: TurboTax Business is Windows Only
Operating Systems
- Windows 10 or later
- Specific Windows OS: Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
RAM
Hard Disk Space
- 1 GB (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.8 if not already installed)
Monitor
- 1024×768 or higher recommended
Third Party Software
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable (included with TurboTax Installer), Microsoft .NET 4.8
Internet Connection
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional online features
Printer
- Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
- Administrative rights required
Install TurboTax
- Go to InstallTurboTax.com.
- Select your product.
- Select your operating system.
- Locate and select your Download file to start the installation process.
- Accept the TurboTax License Agreement.
Your product should automatically install after accepting the license agreement.
Note: If you've purchased your 2024 software license code and want a CD for installation (U.S. products only).
Activate your software
After installing TurboTax Desktop, you'll be asked to sign in to your Intuit Account. Here's the screen you’ll see after you install the product:

To activate your installed software:
- Sign in to or create your Intuit Account.
- If there's a blank screen instead of a sign-in option, or you're redirected to the sign-in page multiple times, go here if you have a Mac or here if you have Windows.
- If you have an account and are having trouble logging in, go to I need help signing into my Intuit Account.
- Enter your license code.
- Start using TurboTax.
You need an Intuit Account to use TurboTax Desktop for a few reasons:
- You can be confident you’re downloading and activating an official Intuit product.
- You can more easily install TurboTax Desktop on another computer because we’ll store your license code.
- Our experts can more quickly help you because they’ll know what product you’re using.