Windows Version Requirements Going Forward

[user17630730290]

I had a problem running TT2024 on Windows 11 last year, so had to run it on my W10 laptop.  Every time that W11 updated the authentication key for my TurboTax was no longer functional.  I went through all 5 uses of the key and had to buy a new license to finish my return.  Do you know it this issue has been fixed now for Windows 11 TT 2025?  Thanks Kurt

[azk54]

I would like to know the answer to this question also, before I purchase Turbo Tax 25 .

Thanks for posting this.  

[VolvoGirl]

2024 & 2025 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements. For 2025 you will need Windows 11 or later or Mac OS Sonoma 14 or later (newer). Click on the 2025 tab at the top.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

[azk54]

I think my post was not clear, my question is has the problem user17630730290 had with the authentication keys for Turbotax 24  running on Windows 11 been resolved? 

[user17634017183]

Nope! There is nothing of significance in Windows 11 that couldn't have been updated into Windows 10. The changes are superficial, and a lot if changing 'happy' to 'glad' so MS and their PC Hardware buddies can realize a bump in revenue and profit. I have also found alternatives to Turbo Tax who are not as tone deaf to their customers finances and whose products are rated similar to Turbo Tax. I am not looking forward to  manually entering my data in February, but I refuse to condone and support corporate greed and backdealing that Intuit appears to have adopted as their business model.

[BrooklynJeff]

Another question regarding licenses:  If I'm required to use WIN11, and my computer Hardware is a little too old then i have to get a new one.     But if I used up my 5 installs on my previous years TT , will intuit do the right thing and allow me to migrate the old TT's  to the new PC?   can i unregister an obsolete computer?

BTW  according to AI : 

As of late 2025, approximately 36% to 42% of PC users are still on Windows 10, according to various sources like Statcounter , Tom's Guide, and The American Prospect. Despite Microsoft ending security support for the operating system in October 2025, many users continue to use it due to factors like hardware incompatibility with Windows 11 or a reluctance to upgrade. 

You listening Intuit?

[DoninGA]

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@BrooklynJeff wrote:

Another question regarding licenses:  If I'm required to use WIN11, and my computer Hardware is a little too old then i have to get a new one.     But if I used up my 5 installs on my previous years TT , will intuit do the right thing and allow me to migrate the old TT's  to the new PC?   can i unregister an obsolete computer?

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Each tax year is separate.  You can install the 2025 TurboTax software on up to 5 computers that you own, per the TurboTax license agreement.

[raydec1]

Good question, but don’t expect Intuit to do the right thing. They’ve had their eyes closed on the whole Windows 10 thing.  Microsoft is not shutting down Security Updates until October of 2026 but Intuit continues to disregard this and has stuck with its decision to no longer support Windows 10 Desktop. 

[Toby821]

I do IT consulting and I have a CPA client that uses the Tax Preparation software Lacerte (owned by Intuit).  My client got an email from them around April stating their software for the tax year 2025 could not be installed on Windows 10, only Windows 11.  This set us scrambling to either replace their computers (and the subsequent and expensive migration nightmare) or figure out another way before the time came to install the new software.  A month or so later they get another email walking back their position, only warning you that Windows 10 is not RECOMMENDED for their software UNLESS you get EXTENDED SECURITY UPDATES, which is a reasonable position to take.  Don't see why this position can't include Turbotax Desktop.  See https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/lacerte-syste...  

[VolvoGirl]

@Toby821   They have now allowed the non-professional Turbo Tax Business Desktop DIY program to run on Windows 10 but not the personal Desktop versions Deluxe, Premier, & Home & Business.   

[user17634017183]

So, Intuit is able to adapt TT 2025 for WIN 10. That must mean that either the WIN 10 computers in use for Intuits Desktop DIY program users have some magical power to thwart the alledged security concerns Intuit is touting as their reason for not supporting us common folks, or the security concern narrative is a BS smoke screen for their real reason for refusing to make it available. I am sure I know, anyone believe they have a backroom deal with Microsoft to help promote WIN 11?

[sawdustguy]

This is BS - not supporting Win 10 & Mac OS Ventura - I have both. I will switch to H & R Block. I just checked there download for 2025 Delux version still supports Win 10 & Ma OS 10.15 and forward. It's a shame as I have been using TT for 24 years. I guess we are a small segment of their customer base that are expendable 

[juham2013]

Oodles of responses here which I scanned through quickly.   I suppose that TT is trying to FORCE people to file taxes NOT using downloaded versions of TT!  

The laptop which has Windows 10 Home edition on it that I have used for filing my taxes  via a downloaded version of TT for many years is not compatible with Windows 11.  It would appear that I need to buy a new lap-top. Now, could someone confirm to me the following?

1. How will TT 2025 be able to import ANY data from my tax filing from 2024 that was done using TT2024 software as TT2025 and TT2024 are installed on TWO different lap-tops?

2. I believe the answer to the above is - NO, TT2025 won't be able to import ANY DATA.

IF, indeed, the answer is NO, that really sucks as one of the great features has been to be able to have TT software automatically import DATA from previous years!   

Data from sale of stock for instance, especially those sales that were made at a LOSS that carry over.

I would value suggestions and answers very much?

JJ

[VolvoGirl]

@juham2013   Nothing has changed.  You can Transfer 2024 data into 2025,  either to the desktop program or to online.  You just need to copy the tax return data file to the new computer.

You only need the tax return data file ending in .tax2023 to transfer into 2024 or .tax2024 to transfer into next year. You can't transfer the programs. They have to be installed from the CD or Download. You don't need to install older programs unless you need to amend or you didn't save the pdf file. And they only support the last 3 years. If you install an older year you won't be able to update it or download any state programs, so you won't be able to open your return.

For Windows…..What I would do on the old computer, is copy the whole Turbo Tax folder that is under your Documents. That should be where the .tax files and pdf files are stored. Also if you haven't done it, I would open each year in the program and save it as a pdf file, go to FILE - SAVE TO PDF so you don't need the program installed to view your return. Copy that folder to a flash drive or best yet is to burn it to a CD or DVD and then you will have a backup of them. Then on the new computer copy the folder (or files) from the flash drive to your Documents folder.

[VolvoGirl]

@juham2013   Also will you want to install the 2024 program or prior on the new computer?   Since you now have to log into an Intuit Account when you first install it, all your downloads and license codes are listed there (even if you bought it from somewhere else) so if you need to install it again or install on another computer, even on the other operating system (Windows, Mac) you can download it again here,
https://accounts.intuit.com/app/account-manager/productsBilling/turbotax

See this article on how to move your tax return to another computer…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/how-do-i-move-my-tax-data-file-to-another-compu...