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April 17, 2026
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turbotax business 2024. Transfer of licence to a new pc

  • April 17, 2026
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How do i transfer licence to a new machine.  The screen says I can only use the licence on one machine

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VolvoGirl
Level 15
April 17, 2026

Where does it say that?  Can you post a screen shot?  You can install the Desktop program on 5 computers you own.    

 

Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account when you first install it, all your downloads and licenses are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac) you can download it again. And the download will have all the updates. Sign onto your account here to download the program and to get the license code
https://accounts.intuit.com/app/account-manager/productsBilling/turbotax


How to reinstall Turbo Tax on Windows
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/reinstall-turbotax-windows/00/25989


After you get the program reinstalled the first thing to do before you open your tax return is to update the program and install any state programs you had. Then open your file. So you first might need to start a fake return to be able to download the state program (go to FILE - NEW). Enter some basic information, then go to the state tab and download the state program. Then try to open your existing return, go to FILE - OPEN


See this article on how to move your tax return to another computer…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/how-do-i-move-my-tax-data-file-to-another-computer/00/26128

 

What I would do is just copy the whole Turbo Tax folder that is under your Documents. That should be where the .tax files and pdf files are stored. Copy that folder to a flash drive or best yet is to burn it to a CD or DVD and then you will have a backup of them. Then on the new computer copy the folder (or files) from the flash drive to your Documents folder.

 

You only need the tax return data file ending in .tax2024 to transfer into 2025. You don't need to install older programs unless you need to amend or you didn't save the pdf file.