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New Member
posted Feb 19, 2023 10:45:42 AM

Can I download turbotax deluxe that i purchased at Costco? the packaging has no code to enter or anything. i want to download the software. how do i do that?

this is for 2022 tax year

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Intuit Alumni
Feb 19, 2023 1:02:17 PM

Your license code is a 16-character combination of letters and numbers (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) that verifies the software and allows you to finish installing and begin using TurboTax.

 

If you obtained the TurboTax CD from an authorized retailer, your license code is printed on the front of the insert in your box.

 

Please click the following links to learn more:

 

I can't find my license code

Why am I being asked for a license code?

Do I need to register my software?

New Member
Feb 27, 2023 2:47:55 PM

Yes, so what is the turbotax link that allows me to start that process?  When I login to my account there are no options except to start the purchase process.

Level 15
Feb 27, 2023 2:52:55 PM

I bought the CD from Costco.  I used the download method instead.   It has more advantages over CD.  Then you can also download it another computer. Once you install the CD you can't install it again like if you need to reinstall the program or install on a different computer.

 

There should be a card in the CD case on on the CD envelope that says how to download it and you will need the 14 or 16 digit code from it to enter.

 

How to download Turbo Tax instead of using the CD

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/i-bought-the-cd-but-my-computer-doesn-t-have-a-cd-drive/00/26450

 

And see this.  How to install with a License Code

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/activating-turbotax-cd-download-software/00/852971

Level 15
Feb 27, 2023 2:57:21 PM

@carabbracamonte   Did you buy the package in the store?  After you paid for it did you go to the customer service window to exchange it for the full package with the CD in it?  Some people walk out without realizing they need the real package.  

I bought it at Costco too.  Here's what I got.  It has the License Code on it