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Level 15
February 14, 2021

2020 TURBOTAX

 

CD/DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

 

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

 

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.  The state e-file fee is $19.99 and increases in March.

 

 

Access your downloads here

https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/commerce/account/secure/login.jsp?pagecontext=download

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/activating-turbotax-cd-download-software/00/852971

 

 

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Level 2
February 26, 2021

I click on the link to download TurboTax for 2020 tax year, click on Mac, attempt to order Deluxe and it tells me that my next delivery is for 2021 available in November.

 

How do I get TurboTax for tax year 2020 for my Mac desktop?

 

VolvoGirl
Level 15
February 26, 2021

Sounds like you are on the Advantage auto renew sign up page.  That is to get next year's 2021 program in November.

 

Buy the current 2020 Mac Deluxe download here

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/deluxe.jsp 

 

Level 2
April 27, 2021

Im not able to download my turbotax 2020 year onto my Mac book Pro that I purchased though Amazon Prime. Please help and Thank you.

VolvoGirl
Level 15
April 27, 2021

Why not?  What happens?

 

Amazon how to download and install your software order
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2CJPY7HHXBLMR5E


To get the License Code from Amazon, One user said......
I was just having this same issue, but I just figured it out. So I thought I'd share in case you are still looking for an answer. Go to Your Account; then Digital Games and Software (under Digital Content and Devices section at the bottom middle); your TurboTax purchase should show there under Downloads and Codes; the license code will be the 16 digit code next to "Activation Key". Hope this helps!

Level 2
December 18, 2021

how do i download Turbo Tax 2020

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
December 18, 2021

@bonnie27 wrote:

how do i download Turbo Tax 2020


To complete and file a 2020 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2020 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

A 2020 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

Level 2
February 11, 2022

I need a copy of my 2020 tax return..

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
February 11, 2022

@northwoodsman69 wrote:

I need a copy of my 2020 tax return..


To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Level 2
March 23, 2022

Can't my 2020 tax, I did last year how do I get a copy

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
March 23, 2022

@kevin cullen wrote:

Can't my 2020 tax, I did last year how do I get a copy


To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Level 2
June 2, 2022

need to get a copy of 2020 taxes

 

VolvoGirl
Level 15
June 2, 2022

Didn't the answer above work for you?

 

How to Access prior year online returns
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/27010

If you can't get the side menus to open up to access the prior year..... You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2021 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2021.

If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online. So you need to make and keep your own backups.

Or request a transcript from the IRS
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Level 2
August 6, 2022

I'm trying to do my taxes for 2020 and I purchased the delux package its not letting me download. 

Level 15
August 6, 2022

@mrgarman1974 Are you using a full PC or Mac?   You cannot download the desktop software to any sort of mobile device.

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Level 2
May 2, 2024

I have cd but my laptop  i need to download program i have cd please send me program to download

 

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
May 2, 2024

@BettyRobichaud2019 wrote:

I have cd but my laptop  i need to download program i have cd please send me program to download

 


See this TurboTax support FAQ if you do not have a CD drive - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/bought-cd-computer-cd-drive/L89qXCL4V_US_en_US?uid=lvpe0oif

Level 2
May 2, 2024

i need turbo tax 2020 I have cd but now have laptop and need to download help please

 

Level 15
May 2, 2024
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