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Level 1
March 10, 2025
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turbo tax software that I bought won't work on my Mac.

  • March 10, 2025
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macOS ventura 13 is not on my iMac

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VolvoGirl
Level 15
March 10, 2025

If you can’t install the Desktop program you can switch to the Online version.  Then you can transfer your prior year returns from the Desktop program into the Online version.

 

Online system & browser requirements

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/turbotax-online-system-requirements/L7zfcGG5b_US_en_US

 

If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953

 

If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version.  It has less features and no Forms Mode.  You can only do 1 return.  Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2024 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.  In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.  You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.

 

Start an Online return here,

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

VolvoGirl
Level 15
March 10, 2025

Oh, you will have to get refund for the Desktop purchase and pay for Online separately.

Level 12
March 11, 2025

Try these steps provided by TurboTax on resolving Mac issues for TurboTax Desktop:

 

@mselig2 

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