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Level 1
posted Mar 4, 2020 7:41:07 PM

I accidentally threw away the 14 character activation code after installing turbotax. How can I retrieve my code from my install copy? Is it stored in the registry?

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24 Replies
Expert Alumni
Mar 6, 2020 11:21:38 AM
Level 1
Mar 7, 2020 4:58:38 PM

I don't think you even read my question. I already read that post and it is not helpful. I tried the contact link on the page and filled out a bunch of information and placed a call to turbotax nd was disconnected after 13 minutes.

Returning Member
Feb 20, 2021 12:40:31 PM

I lost my activation code

Intuit Alumni
Feb 20, 2021 1:34:50 PM

This Turbo Tax FAQ will provide the activation process. Activating Windows

Level 1
Mar 20, 2021 3:58:43 PM

I lost my CD case, but purchased it at Costco, so can prove the purchase. Can I get a replacement license code?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 20, 2021 6:13:55 PM

This would be best handled by contact customer support by clicking here, @chadrbailey

New Member
Mar 21, 2021 4:08:50 PM

I simply LOST my activation code too. There has been "no" real live person to speak with or helpful ideas off the WEB.  I have used TurboTax since 2001 and this activation code was never even used. You think that would at least embed the code in the "About TurboTax" menu for the owner of that copy to access my product.  I paid for this software, and I should be able to use it in accordance with the license agreement. I understand the importance of TurboTax's statement "Keep this code in a safe place," but things just get lost.  What worse is that no one at TurbTax is there to help.

Level 15
Mar 21, 2021 4:10:22 PM

Contact Customer Service

they will give you another code
5am-9pm Pacific Time
7 days a week
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

New Member
Mar 21, 2021 5:29:04 PM

Thank you.  After many attempts to recover the activation code off the WEB site, I used your link and spoke with a human.  He was sympathetic, given my anxiety over TurboxTax 2019 not activating on my new iMac, and he worked with me to recover the activation code/license code. Whew........

Returning Member
Mar 21, 2021 10:24:14 PM

I lost my activation code

 

Returning Member
Mar 21, 2021 10:27:05 PM

l lost my activation code for TurboTax 2020

Level 15
Mar 22, 2021 9:18:59 AM

As I said above,

Contact Customer Service
5am-9pm Pacific Time
7 days a week
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

New Member
Mar 23, 2021 3:33:01 PM

I always put my code on the disk. LAST year, I didnt. I have every turbo Tax box from 2013 to now EXCEPT 2019 which I need to print my taxes to refinance our house.

Called Intuit- "contact Costco where you bought the software from!"

i am disappointed in Turbo tax! there should be some way around this!!!

Level 15
Mar 23, 2021 3:39:19 PM

Last year for 2019 was the first year you needed the License Code.  They should give you another one.  Didn't you save the pdf if your filed return when you were done?  You should always save it as a pdf.  Then you don't need the program installed to get a copy.  

 

You can Get a copy from the IRS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301999

 

OR you could try the TaxPrinter service to convert a .tax file to pdf at

http://www.taxprinter.com

They might be expensive and it is probably not safe to email tax returns back and forth.  They are not related to Turbo Tax.

Level 1
Apr 14, 2021 11:18:30 AM

I lost my activation code and am unable to find it.

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2021 11:28:42 AM

People have had success solving this by calling the TurboTax phone number.

 

Contact Customer Service
5am-9pm Pacific Time
7 days a week
Contact

What is the TurboTax phone number?
Phone number

New Member
Apr 20, 2021 2:33:25 PM

lost my activation code

New Member
Apr 20, 2021 3:56:29 PM

Can you supply me with my 14 character activation code at [PII removed]

Level 15
Apr 20, 2021 4:07:17 PM

No you have to call in and ask for another License Code.  And please remove your email address.  This is a public user forum and the whole world can see it.  You will get spammed, scammed, etc.  And anyone can email you and say they are Turbo Tax.

 

Contact Customer Service
5am-9pm Pacific Time
7 days a week
https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

Returning Member
Apr 25, 2021 7:15:16 PM

I have the same exact issue.  I paid for the software,  installed it, filed my taxes and I just want to check the status and it is asking for the code again.   Very frustrating...

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 27, 2021 1:29:33 PM

Please use the following link to contact us.

 

Let the agent know what is happening and they will be able to assist you. 

 

Contact TurboTax 

 

@eayerbe

Level 1
May 10, 2021 4:07:47 PM

I am in the middle of a return and can't access it because I lost my activation code.  I can't even access the completed returns saved as PDF's on my desktop.  Turbo tax say since I purchased from a retailer they cannot help me.  It seems crazy that I will need to purchase another 80.00 program to finish up this return.  I have the folder the CD came in but not the activation code which I tore off and probably threw away.  HELP

New Member
May 10, 2021 4:53:49 PM

I accidently threw away my acitivation code after installing turbo tax.  How do I find out what it was?

Employee Tax Expert
May 11, 2021 5:41:42 PM

You will need to contact us for assistance with your activation code.  

 

Activation code issues

 

@owllovr

 

@nancysoots1961