Product Overview
TurboTax 2024 – File Your Taxes with 100% Confidence
TurboTax is designed to fit your unique tax situation. It searches for hundreds of deductions and credits, tackling even the most complex tax issues, so you can feel confident you're getting 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 available (hours may vary).
- Downloaded software allows you to easily view and manage your tax data (Intuit Account required).
- Maximize deductions with industry-specific small business tax benefits.
- Import last year’s TurboTax return or other tax software data for a seamless start.
- Effortlessly create and e-file W-2s and 1099s for employees and contractors with Quick Employer Forms.
- Stay current with the latest tax laws for accurate filings.
- Minimize errors by importing W-2s, investment, and mortgage information from participating companies.
- Guidance on deductible start-up costs for new businesses.
- Simplified asset depreciation and reporting.
- TurboTax Audit Risk Meter™ helps reduce audit triggers.
- Runs thousands of checks to ensure no deductions or credits are missed before you file.
TurboTax Premier is ideal for those who:
- Need to file both Federal & State Tax Returns.
- Sold stock, bonds, or mutual funds.
- Sold employee stock (ESPP).
- Own rental property.
- Are a trust beneficiary.
Important Information:
- TurboTax Desktop software is now available as 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 TurboTax License Agreement is required. Not for use by paid preparers.
- Features, prices, services, and terms 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.