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Level 1
posted Aug 15, 2025 6:05:13 PM

I filed for an extension on my taxes back in April and i now need to purchase a program. i have used turbo tax home & business in the past. do i use this same program?

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Level 15
Aug 15, 2025 7:42:06 PM

If you want to use Home and Business:

 

2024 TURBOTAX

 

DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

You can also purchase the desktop download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

 

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

 

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return. 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/00/25609

 

Level 15
Aug 15, 2025 8:04:30 PM

And actually you can use any of the Desktop programs.  All the Desktop programs have the same forms, you just get more help in the higher versions.  

 

You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, etc.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

 

2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements
Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer).
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements


How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd