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New Member
posted Dec 20, 2023 10:54:38 AM

I downloaded turbo tax but can't unzip it for it to be used

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Level 15
Dec 20, 2023 11:04:39 AM

in Windows you double-click on the downloaded file with your mouse to start installation. Not sure for MAC. if this doesn't work you will either need to contact support or delete the original download and try again. did you buy it from an authorized seller?   

Level 15
Dec 20, 2023 11:21:20 AM

What is the full file name?  Is it a zip file?  It should not be a zip.  Can you just take the zip off the end of the file? Did you use Microsoft Edge to download it? Try using a different browser to download it.

Level 15
Dec 20, 2023 3:06:19 PM
Returning Member
Feb 21, 2025 5:20:34 AM

  • My 2024 tax bécame a zipped document when i went to download my state tax.  How do i unzip file to continue 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2025 9:54:48 AM

TurboTax files don't download as zip files.  Are you downloading/saving to your C drive?  TurboTax requires that.

 

Can you remove the .zip extension, then double-click?  Or right-click, and Extract?

 

You can Contact TurboTax Support for more help.

 

@Celina Vrcic