Mac OS Version for TurboTax 2021

[jimreese44]

There's another option to upgrade unsupported Macs to Catalina, which will allow you to run TurboTax. I upgraded my 2010 MacBook Pro this way and it is running very solid on Catalina. Next will upgrade my 2009 Mac Pro to Catalina. I previously upgraded my MacBook Pro to Big Sur using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher but performance was slow. I'm sure the Mac Pro would have handled it better and that may still be an option.

In any case, this is a reputable upgrade and known issues are published. It will allow you to continue using TurboTax and kick the upgrade can another year or two down the road. You should note, however, for the Catalina upgrade, the developer is no longer updating things so any hiccups you encounter will likely not get resolved. I haven't experienced any hiccups in my upgrade, and there is a listing of known issues you can review before upgrading your OS. But this solution is working well for me so far. Good luck.

http://dosdude1.com/catalina/

[ScruffyCurmudgeon]

 TurboTax on MAC is available!  - Updated for TurboTax 2021 (link, click!)

[EricRFMA]

I've supported an application that ran from MacOS 10.6 through the current version. It can be done if you really want to (like H&R Block does)

[EricRFMA]

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]

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]

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-requir...). 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!

[mcconnellrebecca]

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.

[Critter-3]

Here are the system requirements to install Turbo Tax for MAC…..

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

Options you have if you do not want to upgrade your OS :

1) use another company that still does support your old OS

2) use a local  tax  professional

3) use the ONLINE version instead

4)  use the fill in forms on the IRS/state  web sites and mail in the returns

5) buy a cheap windows PC.

[mcconnellrebecca]

My system meets all of the posted requirements.

[mcconnellrebecca]

OS Catalina 10.15.7

  Processor Speed: 2.7 GHz

  Number of Processors: 1

  Total Number of Cores: 4

  L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

  L3 Cache: 4 MB

  Memory: 8 GB

Internet speed is AT&T fiber optic 500gb

[Don S1]

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]

@mcconnellrebecca 

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

[MichelleLO]

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

@mcconnellrebecca

[mcconnellrebecca]

I'm pretty sure the install did not complete as it never requested the license key.  I already checked the referenced article anyway and tried those steps.  No luck

[Don S1]

If Apple cannot do some checking, an if that is the case, then TT should fix their SW and allow Apple to check it.  Also the special TT code of about 16 digits was entered but still not joy.

TT should read the commentary and fix it and provide refunds, which they sand bag.

DS