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posted Jul 24, 2025 6:55:38 PM

How can I download the software to file my 2023 taxes and I don't have a desktop computer?

The software requires Windows desktop and I only have a tablet and a laptop.

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Level 15
Jul 24, 2025 7:10:21 PM


@tyjaha wrote:  How can I download the software to file my 2023 taxes and I don't have a desktop computer?
The software requires Windows desktop and I only have a tablet and a laptop.

 

You don't have to have a desktop computer.   A lot of people no longer have an actual desktop computer, but have a laptop instead.  You can use a Windows laptop or Mac laptop that meets the 2023 system requirements below.  Laptops run desktop software.  You cannot use a tablet, iPad, etc., however.  It has to be an actual computer.

 

System requirements

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/minimum-system-requirements-turbotax-mac-software/L5ar0Busw_US_en_US

 

The 2023 software can be purchased directly from TurboTax at this page:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

Or you may be able to buy it for a discount at Amazon, but if you do, be sure it is from Amazon itself as an authorized retailer of TurboTax.

Level 15
Jul 24, 2025 7:27:59 PM

@tyjaha a laptop will work fine.  that is what I use.