Commonly asked TurboTax Desktop order questions
Pre-purchase questions
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We accept credit, debit, and pre-paid cards with VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover logos. Like most stateside online merchants, we can only process cards if they have a US billing address.
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Where can I get your Canadian version?
TurboTax Canada products can be purchased at turbotax.intuit.ca, and support is available at support.turbotax.intuit.ca.
How do you calculate sales tax charges?
The sales tax is determined by the zip code of the shipping (not billing) address and includes all applicable state, county, and local taxes as required by law.
In most cases, sales tax is also levied on the shipping and handling fee as well as the product price.
Post-purchase questions
How do I access the download I purchased?
Access to downloads is unlimited up to 3 years after purchase.
For TurboTax Advantage:
Sign in to your Intuit Account using the same user ID you used to purchase your software.
Locate the Downloads tab, where your TurboTax download and license code will be listed
For retail & purchases made directly from TurboTax:
Sign in to your Intuit Account using the same user ID you used to purchase your software.
In the Products tab, locate the tile for your TurboTax Desktop product year
Select Licenses and Download to view your license code
How do I change or cancel my order?
See our TurboTax Satisfaction Guaranteed refund policy for more information about product refunds. Contact us if you need additional help.
What's your product guarantee and return policy?
See our TurboTax Satisfaction Guaranteed refund policy for more info.
How do I update my TurboTax account information?
You can update your information by signing into your Intuit account.
