To download TurboTax for Mac, you must access it through your official Intuit account after purchase by visiting installturbotax.com. Please note that TurboTax Business is not available for Mac; only personal versions (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business) are compatible with macOS.
Steps to Download and Install TurboTax from InstallTurboTax.com
- Open a web browser and go to InstallTurboTax.com.
- Choose your Download and Install TurboTax version.
- Sign in with your official Intuit account used at the time of purchase
- Enter your 16-character license code if prompted
- Select the TurboTax product and tax year you purchased
- Click Download and wait for the installer file to finish downloading
- Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation instructions
Activate TurboTax Using Your Intuit Account
- Launch TurboTax after installation
- Sign in again using your Intuit account credentials
- Confirm your license to activate TurboTax software
- Activation unlocks all features and allows you to start filing your taxes
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Security Error: If you see a message saying "TurboTax can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software," right-click the app in your Applications folder and select Open to bypass this gatekeeper alert.
- State Programs: If you need to add a state return, open your federal return in the app, select TurboTax from the menu bar, and choose Download State
