offline download software

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March 9, 2026
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how to download this program to my desktop? I do not have internet all the time

TurboTax Online

ThomasM125

Level 15

You can download your online TurboTax program to your computer so you don't have to re-enter all of your information. You will see an option for that on your left menu bar while working on your program in TurboTax. Look for the Tax Tools menu option, then Tools, then see the option on the right to Save your (year) return to your computer.

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

Have you bought the Desktop program? Online & Desktop are different.

You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, etc.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download
You need a full Windows 11 or Mac OS Sonoma 14 computer to install it.

Where to find the License Code
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/i-can-t-find-my-license-code/01/852973

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

Have you already started entering into the Online version? If you filled out the Online version you can switch to the Desktop program without paying for Online. To continue in the desktop version see this…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129