Doing 1 1040 return including 2 states return on multiple computers

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February 24, 2020
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Hi,

I'm filing one 1040 tax return for 2019 including 2 states. I have 2 computers, 1 desktop and 1 laptop.

The retail box purchase contains the federal and 1 free state download.

I do travel quite a bit during the tax season. So I was thinking to use my time on the flight to prepare my tax return, which means the laptop. At home though, it's far more convenient to use the desktop.

Can I install the Turbotax on both PC? How do I download 2 states on both of them?

Or if this is not possible, what's the best way to do this?

Thanks

DawnC

Level 15

Yes, you can load TurboTax on more than one computer along with the States. TurboTax Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business software lets you prepare and paper-file (you can e-file 3 state returns) as many state returns as you want.

You can access and install your downloads from your account - see instructions below:

Sign in to your TurboTax account using the same login you used when you made your purchase.
If you're not already on the Downloads tab, select it.
Select the corresponding blue button for the product you wish to download.
- If you don’t see your product, use account recovery to find out if you have other usernames associated with your email.
Save the download somewhere on your computer where you can find it.
- If you need help finding your download, check our instructions for Windows or Mac.
Finally, install your software by double-clicking the downloaded file.
- If you need help installing, we can help with Windows or Mac.

How do I download the software I purchased at TurboTax.com?

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

After you download the free state program you will have to buy one of the state program download on one of the computers. Then you should be able to download it again to the other computer.

Download and install the states on one computer first. Then on the other computer download the same state for the free state. On the second computer you will have to start a new fake return to be able to download the free state and paid state programs.

After you have both states installed, you can copy the .tax2019 from one computer to the other.