How do I find my license code for TurboTax Desktop?
Your license code is a 16-character combination of letters and numbers (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) that verifies the software and allows you to activate your TurboTax Desktop software.
Where you'll find it depends on how you purchased TurboTax. Find your situation below for more info.
From an authorized retailer
Where to find your license code depends on the retailer and whether you bought TurboTax in store or online:
Amazon
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email, or go to Your Games & Software Library in your Amazon account. Look for License Key (this is your license code).
Best Buy
Purchased in store: Check your sales receipt.
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email. Look for Your Code (this is your license code).
Costco
Purchased in store: Check your TurboTax packaging.
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email. Look for Key 1 (this is your license code).
Sam's Club
Purchased in store: Check your TurboTax packaging.
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email. Look for Key 1 (this is your license code).
Staples
Purchased in store: Check your TurboTax packaging.
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email. Look for Product Key (this is your license code).
Walmart
Purchased in store: Check your sales receipt.
Purchased online: Check your order confirmation email. Look for Activation Key (this is your license code).
From the TurboTax website
On your order confirmation screen
In your email confirmation
In your Downloads folder:
Sign into your Intuit Account.
Under TurboTax Desktop 2026, select Licenses and downloads.
Look for your license code under the TurboTax product name.
Return to the activation screen and enter the code to continue.
From TurboTax Advantage
In your order confirmation email
In your Downloads folder:
Sign into your Intuit Account.
Select Downloads and look for your license code under the TurboTax product name.
Return to the activation screen and enter the code to continue.
Still can’t find your code? Contact us.
