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Level 1
posted Nov 8, 2019 10:27:29 AM

Turbotax 2019

Purchased and downloaded Turbotax 2019, but my Mac won't open it because it can't verify that malicious software is not in the download. What do I need to do to open it?

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Level 15
Nov 8, 2019 10:37:10 AM
Level 15
Nov 8, 2019 1:33:44 PM
Returning Member
Nov 9, 2019 2:15:08 PM

I have iMac running Catalina and I cannot load TurboTax 2019. It says that Malicious code cannot be checked.

 

Level 15
Nov 10, 2019 9:20:16 AM


@garlandjett wrote:

I have iMac running Catalina and I cannot load TurboTax 2019. It says that Malicious code cannot be checked.

 


See this Apple article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491

Level 2
Nov 10, 2019 11:06:54 AM

In System Preferences under Security & Privacy you must allow the program to work!

Level 2
Nov 10, 2019 11:09:14 AM

Go to System Preferences, Security & Privacy and under General permit the program to work!

 

New Member
Nov 22, 2019 6:10:02 AM

Unable to download 2019 Basic for MAC.  At one point Intuit told me I haven't completed my 2018 return (not true).

Level 15
Nov 22, 2019 9:04:00 AM


@Jimbo1 wrote:

Unable to download 2019 Basic for MAC.  At one point Intuit told me I haven't completed my 2018 return (not true).


Did you purchase the TurboTax Basic edition for tax year 2019 from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

If so, what exactly happens when you try to download the software from your download account here - https://shopping.turbotax.intuit.com/unified/downloads?route=myaccounts

Returning Member
Dec 2, 2019 9:50:18 AM

I have been on hold for over 2 hours so I went on line and sent a message which came back with a different 800 #.  When I dialed this I got transferred to the earlier number and I am on hold once again.  When I was sent my download for 2019.  The download for MAC is 2017.  This can't be correct.  How do I get the correct download.  This is sooo frustrating.

Level 15
Dec 2, 2019 9:53:43 AM


@melrose2 wrote:

I have been on hold for over 2 hours so I went on line and sent a message which came back with a different 800 #.  When I dialed this I got transferred to the earlier number and I am on hold once again.  When I was sent my download for 2019.  The download for MAC is 2017.  This can't be correct.  How do I get the correct download.  This is sooo frustrating.


Use this website to contact TurboTax support during business hours - https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/
Support can also be reached by messaging them on these pages https://www.facebook.com/turbotax/ and https://twitter.com/TeamTurboTax

Returning Member
Dec 4, 2019 1:34:46 PM

I purchased  turbo tax download for Mac but it didn't get downloaded. How do I get it to download ?

Level 15
Dec 4, 2019 1:39:06 PM


@chrcwr7071 wrote:

I purchased  turbo tax download for Mac but it didn't get downloaded. How do I get it to download ?


Sign onto your download account - https://shopping.turbotax.intuit.com/unified/downloads?route=myaccounts

Returning Member
Dec 5, 2019 6:35:34 AM

Mac OS Catalina defaults to download from Apple Stores only. I switched to download from everyplace and I downloaded Turbo 2019 correctly. Thanks

 

Not applicable
Feb 11, 2020 3:06:58 PM

Running Catalina 10.15.13.  Turbotax Delux downloaded fine.  It actually worked for one day. In fact, I complete my taxes but just didn't file. 

 

Since then, it will not open. App icon bounces, the "verifying" splash screen flashes for an instant, then nothing.  I have uninstalled completely (indluding files under 'preferences' 'cache' 'saved application state' and so on. Reinstalled with my purchased link.  Reinstalled with a link sent no charge from Intuit.  Tried running in safe mode.  Nothing has worked. 

 

I cannot use the online version of TT because of my tax situation.  Will it help to downgrade from Catalina to whatever we had before?

Expert Alumni
Feb 11, 2020 3:33:49 PM

If you continue to have problems please contact Technical Support using this form: 

 https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/ 

New Member
Feb 27, 2020 1:56:23 PM

Same here. Running MAC OS High Sierra 10.13.6

Intuit Alumni
Mar 1, 2020 9:35:21 AM

@FlemingMom , please click here for instructions to troubleshoot the "malicious software" error. 

Level 1
Mar 11, 2020 7:18:52 PM

I have and they are saying there is nothing they can do to help?

Expert Alumni
Mar 11, 2020 7:30:38 PM

Since this is an issue with your computer, TurboTax can only offer limited support. I suggest you seek the advice of a computer technician to find out why your computer won't open the file.