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Level 2
December 28, 2025
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Turbo Tax won’t open

  • December 28, 2025
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I downloaded Turbo Tax Deluxe went to applications folder tried to open the software. It says it’s read only and won’t update. Won’t open

 

Best answer by VolvoGirl

Windows or Mac?   Are you using these instructions?  How to install the Desktop Download program

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US

 

If you are on Mac you need to drag the icon to the right inside the box to install it.   

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Level 15
December 28, 2025

Windows or Mac?   Are you using these instructions?  How to install the Desktop Download program

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US

 

If you are on Mac you need to drag the icon to the right inside the box to install it.   

mport2Author
Level 2
December 31, 2025

Thank you. Duh…I feel stupid. I kept dragging it to MY applications folder not to the one in the box. I know better. I’ve been using turbo tax for many years. Thanks again.