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posted Nov 13, 2023 10:35:41 AM

How early can someone get started on their return? Are there variables that can make that option from person to person?

Out of curiosity, I want to how much of a head start I can get on my tax return. Any advice/knowledge on this is received, Thank you.

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Level 15
Nov 13, 2023 10:45:19 AM

Online won't open until late Nov or in December. Keep checking back. Or you can buy the Desktop program now at
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download


You will need a full Windows 10 or Mac Monterey 12 or later
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

 

Level 15
Nov 13, 2023 11:01:35 AM

Be prepared to wait.  Even the desktop program, which you can buy now, uses mostly 2022 calculations, and some sections are disabled.  Most standard forms are expected to be finalized starting December 20 through January 24.  Some forms for unusual situations are likely to take longer.  You can look up the forms here.

https://form-status.app.intuit.com/tax-forms-availability/formsavailability?albRedirect=true&product=Turbotax_online&bu=cg

 

It's best to think about the Turbotax version released in November as a non-functional beta-test that is used to lock in market share.