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posted Jun 7, 2019 4:51:09 PM

When I choose "Buy now" for TurboTax Business the only option for download is PC/Windows. Where's the Mac version?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:51:11 PM

TT Business is, and has always been, Windows only - there is no Mac version and it is doubtful if there will be anytime soon since Mac only has about 14.5% of the US market and most of that is personal use computers, not business.   I doubt that TurboTax marketing sees a large enough Mac market to justify the development, and maintenance costs until the see a larger market.

Many Mac users just purchase a cheap PC to run Business which is easier (and possibly cheaper) than running Parallels and purchasing the Windows software.

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:51:11 PM

TT Business is, and has always been, Windows only - there is no Mac version and it is doubtful if there will be anytime soon since Mac only has about 14.5% of the US market and most of that is personal use computers, not business.   I doubt that TurboTax marketing sees a large enough Mac market to justify the development, and maintenance costs until the see a larger market.

Many Mac users just purchase a cheap PC to run Business which is easier (and possibly cheaper) than running Parallels and purchasing the Windows software.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:51:13 PM

According to the US Census Bureau in 2016 the latest statistics available there were over 5 million business with 20 or fewer employees who all need to file tax returns each year.  14.5% would be 725,000 paying $160 for the software would be $116 million.  I can't believe that is not enough money to develop a Mac version.

Returning Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:51:15 PM

Another reason -- one of many -- I'm ditching Intuit products