Product Overview
TurboTax 2024 – File Your Taxes with 100% Confidence
TurboTax is customized for your unique tax situation. It searches for hundreds of deductions and credits, handling even the most complex tax scenarios to ensure you get every dollar you deserve.
- Includes 5 Federal e-files and 1 State e-file via download (State e-file sold separately).
- Free U.S.-based product support (hours may vary).
- Downloaded software allows you to view and manage your tax data (Intuit Account required).
- Maximize your deductions with industry-specific small business tax benefits.
- Get a head start by importing your information from last year’s TurboTax return or other tax software.
- Easily create and e-file W-2s and 1099s for employees and contractors with Quick Employer Forms.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest tax laws and tax information.
- Avoid mistakes by importing W-2s, investment, and mortgage information from participating companies.
- Get guidance on deductible start-up costs for new businesses.
- Simplified asset depreciation and reporting for easier tax filing.
- TurboTax Audit Risk Meter™ checks your return for audit triggers.
- Runs thousands of checks before you file to ensure you don’t miss deductions or credits.
TurboTax Deluxe is recommended if you:
- Need to file both Federal & State Tax Returns.
- Own a home.
- Have charitable donations to deduct.
- Have high medical expenses.
Key Details:
- TurboTax Desktop software is now download-only (CD not available).
- Requires an Intuit Account, internet connection, and activation for installation.
- Product limited to one account per license code.
- Acceptance of the TurboTax License Agreement is required. Not for use by paid preparers.
- All features, services, prices, offers, and terms are subject to change without notice.
How to Download and Install
Install TurboTax
- Go to InstallTurboTax.com.
- Select your product.
- Select your operating system.
- Locate and select your Download file to start the installation process.
- Accept the TurboTax License Agreement.
Your product should automatically install after accepting the license agreement.
Note: If you've purchased your 2024 software license code and want a CD for installation (U.S. products only).
Activate your software
After installing TurboTax Desktop, you'll be asked to sign in to your Intuit Account. Here's the screen you'll see after you install the product:

To activate your installed software:
- Sign in to or create your Intuit Account.
- If there's a blank screen instead of a sign-in option, or you're redirected to the sign-in page multiple times, go here if you have a Mac or here if you have Windows.
- If you have an account and are having trouble logging in, go to I need help signing into my Intuit Account.
- Enter your license code.
- Start using TurboTax.
You need an Intuit Account to use TurboTax Desktop for a few reasons:
- You can be confident you’re downloading and activating an official Intuit product.
- You can more easily install TurboTax Desktop on another computer because we’ll store your license code.
- Our experts can more quickly help you because they’ll know what product you’re using.