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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 5:04:23 PM

Can I use tax preparation on my chromebook?

how do I use Turbo Tax on line with my chromebook 15 OS?

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:04:25 PM

You can use TurboTax online because you will be using the Chrome browser, which is supported. You will not be able to install the software on a ChromeBook.  

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:04:25 PM

You can use TurboTax online because you will be using the Chrome browser, which is supported. You will not be able to install the software on a ChromeBook.  

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:04:27 PM

As of 1/3/18 Turbo Tax does not work on a Chromebook

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:04:30 PM

I just want to make sure. If I buy a chromebook that has Windows operating system will I be able to do my taxes with the windows software I already bought?

New Member
Feb 5, 2020 6:15:54 AM

What are the downsides of using Chromebook with TurboTax. Will the program auto fill and carryover losses, etc.

Expert Alumni
Feb 5, 2020 7:26:24 AM

Yes, you can use a Chromebook to prepare your taxes using the online version of TurboTax.  However, you will not be able to download TurboTax to your Chromebook.  There should be no downsides as your  Chromebook uses the chrome browser. 

New Member
Mar 15, 2020 9:54:36 PM

Greetings,

 

Is there an app I can get to download a prior year, which is a Windows download.  I have a HP Chromebook Model 14 - with AMD processor.

 

Thanks,

Kathy

Level 15
Mar 15, 2020 10:09:19 PM

@jazziekat115 No.   To prepare a prior year return you have to use desktop software which can only be used on a full PC or Mac.

New Member
Jan 9, 2021 1:09:58 PM

I can't even find the button that says DOWNLOAD product.  1) I read that I can use TT on Chromebook, but I can't download it. 2) My chromebook has no cd driver. So, 3) If I can't download it and I can't use the CD I have, HOW  DO I USE TT?

Level 15
Jan 9, 2021 1:12:17 PM


@usemeidnow wrote:

I can't even find the button that says DOWNLOAD product.  1) I read that I can use TT on Chromebook, but I can't download it. 2) My chromebook has no cd driver. So, 3) If I can't download it and I can't use the CD I have, HOW  DO I USE TT?


The TurboTax software is only available for installation on personal computer with either a Windows or Mac Operating System.

New Member
Jan 3, 2022 12:55:45 PM

how to use turbotax on my chromebook

Level 15
Jan 3, 2022 1:57:12 PM

@reg428 You cannot use the CD/download on a chromebook, but you can use online TurboTax.

 

ONLINE 2021

 

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

And just so you know—online prices go up in March—Pay your fee before then to lock in the discount

New Member
Feb 19, 2022 5:46:55 PM

Can I use TurboTax software for tax prep using my chromebox?

Level 15
Feb 19, 2022 5:50:37 PM


@Tewilhelm1945 wrote:

Can I use TurboTax software for tax prep using my chromebox?


Sorry, no.  The TurboTax software can only be installed on personal computer using either Windows or Apple operating system. 

Level 15
Feb 19, 2022 5:51:34 PM
New Member
Nov 4, 2022 5:40:09 AM

Can I use Chromebook with TurboTax for 2022 return?

Level 15
Nov 4, 2022 6:34:04 AM

If you have a Chromebook you can use online TurboTax, but you cannot use the CD/download.   In order to use the CD/download you need a full PC or Mac.

New Member
Feb 18, 2023 6:38:35 AM

Doing it on line. Can I save it to my computer. I need more time to work because of my eyes tiring.

Level 15
Feb 18, 2023 6:41:38 AM

@Harry77  Your return is saved in your online account when you use online TurboTax.  You do not have to finish it all at once.  You can log out and come back to work on it later.  Just make sure to use the same account and user ID to log in again.

New Member
Mar 18, 2023 4:29:32 PM

Frustrating - as my older computer that I have used with Turbotax for year (with windows) requires some Net 4.8 download which doesn't work on my computer.  Now I have purchased a product I cannot use. :(  

Need to fix this Intuit!!

Level 15
Mar 18, 2023 5:03:55 PM

@Willmj507 If your computer does not meet the system requirements to support using the CD/download, you can use online TurboTax instead.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/00/25609

 

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-windows-software/00/26175

 

 

Did you already purchase the CD/download?

CD/DOWNLOAD REFUND   https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/forms/refund-request.jsp

 

 

New Member
Mar 22, 2023 6:33:31 PM

@xmasbaby0 Thanks but the online version is more expensive than the desktop/cd download for windows/mac.  Too bad have used TurboTax for many years.  Now will have to request refund / take back to Costco.  Not in the plan when I purchased.  

 

New Member
Mar 22, 2023 6:38:28 PM

And it only supports one return....  :(

New Member
Dec 14, 2024 9:47:29 AM

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Level 15
Dec 14, 2024 9:49:19 AM

desktop versions NO. online YES.