Product Overview
TurboTax 2024 – File Your Taxes with 100% Confidence
TurboTax is customized for your unique tax situation, helping you maximize deductions and credits to ensure you get every dollar you deserve. It handles even the most complex tax scenarios, giving you complete peace of mind.
- Includes 5 Federal e-files and 1 State e-file via download (State e-file sold separately).
- Free U.S.-based support available (hours may vary).
- Downloaded software allows you to manage and view your tax data anytime (Intuit Account required).
- Get industry-specific small business tax deductions to boost your bottom line.
- Import your info from last year’s TurboTax return or other tax software for a head start.
- 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 information.
- Import W-2s, investment, and mortgage information to avoid mistakes.
- Guidance on deductible start-up costs for new businesses.
- Simplified asset depreciation and reporting for easy tax filing.
- TurboTax Audit Risk Meter™ checks for audit triggers and minimizes errors.
- Runs thousands of checks to identify missing deductions or credits before you file.
TurboTax Home & Business is ideal if you:
- Are self-employed, an independent contractor, or freelancer.
- Own a small business or operate as a sole proprietor.
- Have a home office or home-based business.
Important Details:
- TurboTax Desktop is now download-only (CD not available).
- Requires Intuit Account, internet connection, and activation for installation.
- Product limited to one account per license code.
- Acceptance of TurboTax License Agreement required. Not for use by paid preparers.
- Features, prices, and services 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.