Dropping support for WIndows 10 for Turbotax 2025

[diverjer]

Most applications are backward compatible on new releases, Microsoft wouldn't want all software to stop working on a new release.  The TT must have started using some low level functions  (very close to the operating system level) to require V11.  I doubt they really needed to do this or if they really did, just trying to force users into their online version to have and or sell your data.  

[Average]

>> just trying to force users into their online version to have and or sell your data. 

THIS, right here.

Last year, they stopped producing physical media (CD) and went to mandatory downloads.  Now they're eliminating the expense of even making patches and forms updates available to download.  With online, just one copy of the code to update. 

I think TT is dead to me. Back to H&R Block, for this puppy. 

[greyman1952]

OK For those of you who do not hate Microsoft and who do not loathe Windows 11. I Had bought a Geekom micro computer with Windows 11 on it for less than $200 and immediately down graded it to Windows 10. I have been using it for my Music Stack. 

With Turbo Tax dropping support for Windows 10 and after looking for alternatives, even in Open Source, I reconciled myself to seeing if it could still be upgraded back to Windows 11 and I succeeded.

There are many micro computers out there and if you do decide to go with Windows 11, this might be a possible course of action for you.

You can remove a lot of the Microsoft garbage (though I don't know if Turbo Tax is going to requirement to re-enable them for Tax season.

But, *IF* you want to, then download the ISO using the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft and use Rufus to create your bootable USB drive to install. Rufus includes the ability to disable a lot of the stuff Microsoft forces on us.

[greyman1952]

Interesting... I bought last years from Sam's Club, was hoping to do so again this year. Obviously, if it isn't available on disk, I may look at H&R as well... My biggest issue is on-line filing both State & Federal

[VolvoGirl]

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@ greyman1952 wrote:

Interesting... I bought last years from Sam's Club, was hoping to do so again this year. Obviously, if it isn't available on disk, I may look at H&R as well... My biggest issue is on-line filing both State & Federal

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Are you asking about this year for a 2024 return?  Starting for 2024 returns they do not sell the CD but you can still buy the download.  The download is the same as the CD, it's just the way you install it.   Although, 

You can buy an install CD for 2024 for $10 after you buy the download and a License Code
https://turbotax.intuit.com/lp/ttd/4021

You can still efile both federal and state  using the Desktop program.  

[ted10]

Scott,

That was a great letter.  I am with you.   Thanks

[chontu]

I couldn't agree more.  I am the family's system administrator and have supported my husband's use of Turbo Tax for over 40 years now.  We are terribly disappointed at Turbo Tax forcing us to get a new computer with Windows 11.  He is very happy with his Windows 10 computer and everything works on it.  I am positive many of our apps and peripherals will NOT work on Windows 11.  Turbo Tax, your requirement is an excellent way to drive customers away including us!  If consumers can continue to use Win10 by paying Microsoft a fee for a year, why not change your policy about Turbo Tax on the desktop.

[Bob S5]

I am a very long time user also. Going to look for another tax program also. 

[id453]

@Bob S5 

I think H&R Block is the only other Tax software that has the desktop option. 

Correction - Tax Act also has a download option but expensive 

I do not believe the offer a CD any more. Download only.

This year price will also be an issue. Turbotax whether online or desktop has gotten expensive for someone is retired. 

I will probably use them or for the the first time use a service like FreeTaxUSA that saves to the "cloud".

As of now a State return only cost about $15.00. Federal is free. But, if you want other services they charge a fee.

As of now.

[Mike9241]

when i checked on the web it said H&R 2025 & TaxAct 2025 desktop will require w11. could get no further confirmation

TaxAct

https://www.bing.com/search?q=will+taxact+desktop+for+2025+require+w11&form=ANNTH1&refig=2f239fb5ddc... 

H&R

https://www.bing.com/search?q=will+h%25R+block+desktop+2025+run+on+w10&form=ANNTH1&refig=5bc11579f71... 

[id453]

@Mike9241 

That is similar to Google search said. But it was AI generated. 

I called H&R and the person I talked to couldn't or wouldn't say whether the desktop software for tax year 2025 will work on a Windows 10 system.

All they also said that the software should be available early November. When pre-orders are available it will probably say system requirements. Pre-orders might show up mid to late October.