Desktop software does not work on mobile devices. You will need either a full PC or Mac. The 2020 software has not yet been released
Minimum requirements for your computer
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax Federal 2020 software. Product activation required via Internet. Download option requires free online Intuit account.
Windows® CD/Download Products
Operating Systems
RAM
Hard Disk Space
Monitor
Third Party Software
Internet Connection
Printer
Administrative rights required
Mac CD/Download Products
Operating Systems
RAM
Hard Disk Space
Monitor
Internet Connection
Printer
There is an app for iOS, but it is not the standalone software package. It is a gateway or alternative way of accessing the TurboTax online Web server. Once you set up an account, you can work on your tax return from any web browser or connected app. However, it does not have the same features as the standalone program that can only be installed on a PC or Mac.
In addition the phone app allowed access tom the online editions but did not contain all the online features available to computer users (for 2019). Don't know about 2020 since it has not been released yet.
They were yesterday ... however it is ONLY a beta version and will not be fully operational until sometime in January and some parts not until February or later.
So 2020 CD received (or available for download) is not really available? Can it be used for 2020 year end planning?
@danthome1 wrote:
So 2020 CD received (or available for download) is not really available? Can it be used for 2020 year end planning?
Only to a very limited extent because the IRS is still working on many form changes for 2020 and has not made that available as of yet so expect many software updates as forms are released. (Even the basic 1040 tax return is still in the draft state at the IRS and will have many changes.)
2020 TURBOTAX
CD/DOWNLOAD (This cannot be used on any mobile device--requires full PC or Mac)
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/
You can also purchase the CD/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.
ONLINE 2020
BTW - I have a windows 10pro desktop and turbotax deluxe 2020 activation period freezes; any recommendation?
@JudySa Check the following Help Article to make certain your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the TurboTax Windows software: Minimum system requirements for TurboTax Windows software
You can also refer to this Help Article for troubleshooting download issues: Troubleshoot installation and running TurboTax for Windows