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Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

joesabourin77 — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:15:41 GMT

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

Critter-3 — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:18:53 GMT

Requirements say OR LATER ...

Minimum system requirements for TurboTax Mac software

SOLVED•by TurboTax•TurboTax Mac•1531•Updated 3 weeks ago

Here are the minimum system requirements for TurboTax 2016 through 2020 software for Mac Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home Business editions.

Operating System

2020: macOS Mojave 10.14 or later
2019: macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
2018: macOS X v.10.12 or later (64-bit required)
2017: macOS X v10.11 or later (64-bit required)
2016: macOS X v10.9 or higher (64-bit required)

Processor: Multi-core Intel processor with 64-bit support

Hard Drive Space

2019 – 2020: 1 GB
2016 – 2018: 650 MB

RAM: 2 GB or more recommended

CD/DVD drive if installing from the CD.

Internet connection: 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates, and optional online features

Monitor resolution: 1024×768 or higher recommended

Mac-compatible printer: If you want to print your tax return or any tax forms.

We no longer sell or support TurboTax for 2015 or earlier tax years.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

MHD1 — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:20:16 GMT

In the past with TurboTax, when software says "or later" it refers to that operation system VERSION. Big Sur is not an Intel based operating system, so it is completely different than OS Mojave.

Please respond that Min REQ does support OS Big Sur.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

Critter-3 — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:31:48 GMT

The ONLY info available now is what has been posted.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

VolvoGirl — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:34:14 GMT

You can try installing it. If it doesn't work you can get a refund.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

macuser_22 — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:16:47 GMT

@MHD1 wrote:

In the past with TurboTax, when software says "or later" it refers to that operation system VERSION. Big Sur is not an Intel based operating system, so it is completely different than OS Mojave.

Please respond that Min REQ does support OS Big Sur.

TurboTax used the Apple supplied developer tools so if Apple tools supports it then it should work. Big Sur will run in Intel based Macs.

Big Sur runs on the following Macs:

MacBook: Early 2015 or newer.
MacBook Air: Mid 2013 or newer.
MacBook Pro: Late 2013 or newer.
Mac Mini: Late 2014 or newer.
iMac: Mid 2014 or newer.
iMac Pro.
Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer.

Turbo Tax 2020 MAC Book Pro download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

farmboy42 — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 13:36:12 GMT

Turbo Tax 2020 MAC Book Pro download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

Re: Turbo Tax 2020 MAC Book Pro download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

Critter-3 — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 13:44:19 GMT

Are you asking about Intuit's Professional programs or the Turbotax DIY personal programs ?

Here are the system requirements to install Turbo Tax for Windows…..

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-...

Here are the system requirements to install Turbo Tax for MAC…..

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-...

Online version system requirements

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/turbotax-online-system-requirements/00/25...

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

kg53 — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:08:01 GMT

Are the listed minimum system requirements for the disc version or the download version, or both? My MacBook uses MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

VolvoGirl — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:11:08 GMT

For both. The Download is the same as the CD.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

Critter-3 — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:12:01 GMT

CD and download are the same thing and have the same requirements... If you cannot upgrade your system and do not want to buy a new computer then you can still use the ONLINE version instead.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

American — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:57:13 GMT

I have a iMac with Sierra 10.13.6 and Apple tells me I can't upgrade to

Mojave or later. This would mean that I have to buy a new computer.

Not really what I want to do; I am a senior and semi retired. Any suggestions?

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

American — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:59:35 GMT

I have been using the disc version; do you think the download requirement is different? I wouldn't think so.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

DoninGA — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:25 GMT

@American wrote:

I have a iMac with Sierra 10.13.6 and Apple tells me I can't upgrade to

Mojave or later. This would mean that I have to buy a new computer.

Not really what I want to do; I am a senior and semi retired. Any suggestions?

You can use the TurboTax online editions for tax year 2020 - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

If you used the TurboTax desktop editions for tax year 2019 you can transfer the 2019 tax data to the 2020 online tax return.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for transferring prior year tax data from your computer to the current year online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/01/25953

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

DoninGA — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:06:27 GMT

@American wrote:

I have been using the disc version; do you think the download requirement is different? I wouldn't think so.

The requirement is the same for either the CD or the Download.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

American — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:15:16 GMT

thanks I will check to see if I can install Big Sur and let you know

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

American — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:17:06 GMT

my iMac is mid 2011 :(

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

American — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:25:22 GMT

thank you. I am very happy but cautious that the online version will work and not the

cd version. I'm crossing my fingers!

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

VolvoGirl — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:35:50 GMT

If by online version you mean the account you go online and log into using a browser and fill out online you can use it. If you mean go online to download the Desktop program instead of installing the CD then no, it won't work.

FYI - Switching to the Online version

If you can't install Turbo Tax Desktop program you can transfer from your 2019 return from your computer into the online version. You need to have the file ending in.tax2019 on your computer.

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 .tax2020 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.

Re: Operating systems for 2020 TurboTax MAC download does NOT say anything about Apple’s mac BIG SUR. WILL 2020 TurboTax MAC download work on Apple’s macOS BIG SUR?

VolvoGirl — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:40:09 GMT

Online System Requirements

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/turbotax-online-system-requirements/01/25787

Start an Online return here,

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