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posted Jan 12, 2022 6:36:43 AM

I have a Mac and do not use Windows. Can I still use TurboTax Business?

Can I use TurboTax Business on a Mac without Windows?

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Level 15
Jan 12, 2022 6:48:41 AM

TurboTax Business must be installed and run in a Windows environment.

 

Level 15
Jan 12, 2022 6:50:15 AM

No.   TurboTax for Business can only be used on Windows.   There are some users who invest in a Windows emuluator like Parallels in order to use TT Business, and we have heard from some who purchase relatively inexpensive Windows laptops etc just so they can use TT Business.   But can you just use Business on a Mac?  No, sorry you cannot.

Level 15
Jan 12, 2022 6:53:08 AM

No ... the BUSINESS program is for a WIN only system ... however ... 

 

You can probably run the Windows Business program on a Mac using a Windows Emulator like Parallels. But you would have to buy a copy of Windows to install in it.   Google Windows on Mac to get articles on the various  options

 

One of the other users posted this, There are 4 popular products you can use: Parallels, VMWare Fusion, Oracle VirtualBox, or CrossOver. The first 3 require you to also buy a copy of Windows. The first 2 cost $50-80, the third is free. CrossOver also costs about $50-$80 but does NOT require you to buy Windows.

 

Or buy a cheap WIN computer for the business which can be expensed by the business.