Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax Federal 2021 software. Product activation required via Internet. Download option requires free online Intuit account.
Windows® CD/Download Products
All TurboTax personal products and TurboTax Business can be installed on a
Windows computer.
TurboTax Deluxe is recommended if: You own a home, have charitable donations to deduct, have high medical expenses, and only need to file a Federal Tax Return. TurboTax is tailored to your unique situation - it will search for the deductions and credits you deserve, so you’re confident you’ll get your maximum refund. Includes 5 federal e-files. Installing TurboTax software on a Mac is an easy, 2-step process: Insert your CD into your Mac's CD/DVD drive or double-click your TurboTax download's.dmg file, which will mount a virtual drive on your desktop. The drive should automatically open. Follow the directions in the pop-up window to drag the red 'TurboTax checkmark' icon to the.
Operating Systems
- Windows 8.1 or later (Windows 8
not supported) - Specific Win OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10,
Windows 11
- 2 GB or more recommended.
- 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 if not
already installed)
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features
- Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Administrative rights required
Mac CD/Download Products
All TurboTax personal products can be installed on a
Mac computer.
Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.
Turbotax Deluxe Mac Download 2018
Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.
Operating Systems
- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later
- Specific MAC OS: macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Monterey 12
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
Turbotax Deluxe 2018 Mac Download
Internet Connection- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features.
- Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer