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April 12, 2024
Question

How do I insert my activation code from Costco?

  • April 12, 2024
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I sign into my account, where the product tells me I will be asked for an activation code but it doesn't. How do I do it? Apparently it wants me to use the desktop version/ How do I do that?

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VolvoGirl
Level 15
April 12, 2024

You bought the Desktop program from Costco.  You need to install it.  You should not use the Online version.  You can't apply the License Code to the Online version.  

Did you buy the CD or download? I bought the download from Costco if you need help installing it.

 

If you bought the CD, 

How to install with a License Code

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US

 

Then How to Activate

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/activating-turbotax-cd-download-software/00/852971

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
April 12, 2024

You purchased the TurboTax desktop CD/Download edition from Costco.  You need to download and install the software on your personal computer, not use the TurboTax online editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for using the desktop editions and the license code - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/license-information/install-turbotax-cd-download-software-license-code/L1wFOSXur_US_en_US?uid=lux8mdjk