Minimum system requirements for TurboTax Desktop software
Product download, installation, and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection. Product limited to one account per license code.
Note: TurboTax Desktop Business is for Windows only, and isn't available for Mac.
For Mac
These are the minimum system requirements for TurboTax Desktop software for Mac, 2023–2026.
Operating system
2026: macOS Sequoia 15 or later
2025: macOS Sonoma 14 or later
2024: macOS Ventura 13 or later
2023: macOS Monterey 12 or later
Hard drive space: 2023–2025: 1 GB / 2026: 2 GB
RAM: 4 GB or more recommended
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
Printer: Any Mac-compatible inkjet or laser printer (if you want to print your tax return or any tax forms)
For Windows
These are the minimum system requirements for TurboTax Desktop software for Windows, 2023–2026.
Operating system
2026: Windows 11 (64-bit)
2025: Windows 11 (64-bit)
2024: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
2023: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
Administrator rights are required to install and run TurboTax.
Note: As of 2025, TurboTax Desktop requires Windows 11 (64-bit). You won’t be able to install or use TurboTax Desktop for tax year 2025 or later on Windows 10.
Hard drive space
2023–2026: 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.8 if not already installed)
RAM
4 GB or more recommended
Internet connection
2023–2026: 1 Mbps modem (broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates, and optional online features
Monitor resolution: 1024x768 or higher recommended
Third-party software
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable (included with TurboTax Installer), Microsoft .NET 4.8
Printer
Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer (if you want to print your tax return or any tax forms)
Administrator rights required
