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New Member
posted Apr 6, 2025 3:35:10 PM

Do you have to use the Desktop download for multiple Federal filings?

Do you have to use the Desktop download for multiple Federal filings? Say a family with 5 people filing federal taxes.

My mother started using the online version but wanted to pay for all the kids. We dont see a way to change the user/individual while signed in online

 

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Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 3:41:52 PM

Yes only the Desktop program can do multiple returns and efile 5 federal.  the rest you can print and mail.  In the Online version you get 1 return per account and need to pay for each account.  

 

You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, etc.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download


Authorized Sellers
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-product-orders/obtain-authentic-turbotax-programs/L1yYfitCw_US_en_US?uid=lv4rnzmq

 

2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements
Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer).
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

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Level 15
Apr 6, 2025 3:41:52 PM

Yes only the Desktop program can do multiple returns and efile 5 federal.  the rest you can print and mail.  In the Online version you get 1 return per account and need to pay for each account.  

 

You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, etc.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download


Authorized Sellers
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-product-orders/obtain-authentic-turbotax-programs/L1yYfitCw_US_en_US?uid=lv4rnzmq

 

2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements
Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer).
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

New Member
Apr 6, 2025 4:00:27 PM

Thank you!!