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Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

dans19 — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:49:14 GMT

I have a 2017 model iMac, running OS Mojave. TurboTax requires the Business edition of its software in order to file IRS form 1041.

Re: Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

Anonymous_ — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:01:15 GMT

Since you have not receive an answer here, you might want to contact Support (link below) and inquire.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

Re: Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

Critter-3 — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:43:27 GMT

You can probably run the Windows Business program on a Mac using a Windows Emulator like Parallels. But you would have to buy a copy of Windows to install in it. Google Windows on Mac to get articles on the various options

One of the other users posted this, There are 4 popular products you can use: Parallels, VMWare Fusion, Oracle VirtualBox, or CrossOver. The first 3 require you to also buy a copy of Windows. The first 2 cost $50-80, the third is free. CrossOver also costs about $50-$80 but does NOT require you to buy Windows.

If you don't already have these programs it may be easier and cheaper to use a local tax professional OR just get the forms from the fed/state websites and fill them in manually.

Re: Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

Carl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:47:26 GMT

Based on feedback I've received from others, it appears to me that MAC users have fewer problems running windows as a virtual machine. That does require the purchase of a full blown copy of windows though. I don't know what VM software MACs use though.

Re: Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

Opus 17 — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:08:14 GMT

It should work. I used Bootcamp to run a Windows installation of Quickbooks a few years ago. As mentioned by others, Bootcamp is free but you will need to have a valid copy of Windows from somewhere to install on the Bootcamp partition. There are commercial software solutions that include a copy of Windows, but I don't have current knowledge of the various prices involved. You might also find it simpler to buy a cheap used PC.

Re: Will TurboTax for Business install on a Mac configured (with Boot Camp) to run as a Pc in Windows?

Carl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:23:31 GMT

It's perfectly possible to install Windows 10 without a license key, and I know for a fact that it will be fully functional for at least 60 days, if you don't mind the occasional intrusions with a notice to "activate your copy of windows".