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Mac OS Version for TurboTax 2021

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
July 26, 2021
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What Mac OS version will be required for TurboTax 2021? That is, I mean the version of TurboTax that will be released in late 2021 for doing tax year 2021 returns.

Best answer by macuser_22

OSX !0.15 or later will be required.

macuser_22

Answer

Alumni - Champ

OSX !0.15 or later will be required.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Critter-3

Level 15

Eventually this FAQ will show the 2021 system requirement but you can see the year to year progression fairly well ... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/01/25609

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@Critter-3 wrote:

Eventually this FAQ will show the 2021 system requirement but you can see the year to year progression fairly well ... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/01/25609

The reason is that the Apple developer tools that must be used to produce new Mac software only supports the last 3 Mac software years and Apple will not support 10.14 after 2021, so software for 2022 (which is when the 2021 tax returns are filed) can only support what the Apple tools support.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

gbourdon

Level 2

I've been using turbotax since 1996, and I think this issue is going to be the one that pushes me off it. As others have stated, the developer tools seem to support older releases, so it seems like it's intuit's decision to force us all to upgrade our OS every year. Of all the software I have on my Mac, TurboTax is the only one requiring me to move to Catalina. Even if I decided to upgrade one of our family machines for this year, it's just pushing the problem out a year or two and constant narrow release support bothers me . I guess the sooner I move the better. I love how the PC version still supports Windows 8.1 (from 2013). Anyway, I may have to give H&R Block a try this year.... looks like they are supporting additional older releases.

Critter-3

Level 15

As with all other things it is the cost factor that is the deciding factor. Intuit doesn't support older years because it is not cost effective to do so. There are several things they don't support due to lack of need and unfortunately this is one of the items on the chopping block. Windows 7 users had to upgrade 2 years ago so they are not immune. You can use the online program instead if you don't want to spend a fortune getting a new Apple.

The fact that Block supports the older MAC systems a couple years longer than TT doesn't mean they will do it forever ... your system will either need to be upgraded or replaced eventually. The aggressive forced retirement program that MAC employs makes their OS obsolete every three years ... complain to them since they are the ones setting the bar.

Currently block currently supports 10.13 and up only. The 2021 requirement is not yet posted.

https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/support/software/technical-issues-software/software-system-requir...

TT system requirement is 10.14 and up ... the 2021 will require 10.15 ...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/download-products/help/how-does-the-end-of-support-for-mojave-10-1...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/download-products/help/how-does-the-end-of-support-for-mojave-10-14-affect-my-turbotax-experience/01/2360527

mcconnellrebecca

Level 2

TurboTax does not work on Version 10.15. I'm preparing to return my TurboTax as it will not open on my Mac - OS version Catalina 10.15.7.

EricRFMA

Level 2

The motivations for Intuit's decision notwithstanding, I'm not going to upgrade a perfectly working system just to use a particular piece of software. MacOS upgrades have been very flaky in recent decades, so I'm in no rush to upgrade (followed by debugging) a functional system.

Hence, I'll be abandoning TurboTax until it becomes advantageous for me to upgrade the MacOS.

Critter-3

Level 15

H&R block will support that format for one year more only ... next year neither program will support it so you will have to make a decision by then to upgrade or not.

EricRFMA

Level 2

That's good to know, but where did you find that information? The current system requirement is 10.13 (https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/support/software/technical-issues-software/software-system-requirements/). Did your source mention what the jump will be? If it's only one version, then I'm good for another year (I'm on 10.14) 😀. In any event, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Thanks!

Don S1

Level 2

For the last 2 years I have purchased TT for Mac and WAS NOT ABLE TO USE IT. I have Monterey 12.1 now and had the latest last year, but no JOY! TT just would not run. Interesting fact is that upon installation this year, I was able to run TT and filled some 15 pages with data. Next time I opened the iMac, no Joy. TT would flash by and die. Spent 3 hours on the phone with TT support on 4 occasions, and no solution. Did the same last year and no solution. Tried to get refund......Ha! they gave me more sh.... that I finally quit talking to TT. Last year I had purchased H & R after TT surrendered, and filed my taxes. This year I repeated the test, and again TT .......

So again I purchased H & R and it runs like a charm. Note that I have used TT for some 14 previous years on a iMac........and was content ...... but I am PO'd at TT now.

Next year I will know better.....

Don

Critter-3

Level 15

@mcconnellrebecca

Troubleshoot install for Mac - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/turbotax-for-the-mac-installation-troubleshooter/0...

MichelleLO

Level 15

Are you able to successfully install the software then it won't open after installation?

If so, please see this TurboTax help article: TurboTax for Mac won't open when installed

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annieb98

Level 2

I'm getting an error trying to e-file on MacOS Catalina version 10.15.7. When will this version have e-file capability?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@annieb98 wrote:

I'm getting an error trying to e-file on MacOS Catalina version 10.15.7. When will this version have e-file capability?

It does have it. What is the error?

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

theorist

Level 2

Some have mentioned the online option, but is that available for all Turbo Tax products? E.g., I use Home and Business desktop for Mac, and it's not clear to me from Turbo Tax's website whether that's available online. And even if it were available, is the functionality the same?

theorist

Level 2

BTW, if you have an older Mac, another option is to install Windows 10 using Bootcamp or Parallels and run the PC version of TurboTax. If you have a MacBook Pro, Air, Mini, or iMac made in 2012 or later, you can install Windows 10. And Windows 10 should be supported by Intuit for at least a few more years.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468