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All TurboTax Versions
& Complete Installation Guide

Compare all TurboTax versions and learn how to install TurboTax on Windows and Mac. This complete guide helps you choose the right edition and complete installation without errors.

Explore Versions FAQs

Quick Checklist

  • ✔️ Choose correct TurboTax edition
  • ✔️ Windows or Mac device readiness
  • ✔️ Internet connection for updates
  • ✔️ Your Intuit account login

TurboTax Free Edition

TurboTax Free Edition is ideal for simple tax returns such as W-2 income, standard deductions, and basic IRS forms. Students, first-time filers, and users without complex income benefit the most from this version.

It works fully online, requires no installation, and saves your progress automatically. Perfect for those who prefer easy, fast, and completely digital filing.

Installation

  • No installation needed — it runs completely online.
  • Visit TurboTax website → choose Free Edition.
  • Create or log in to your Intuit account.
  • Start entering your tax details from any device.

TurboTax Deluxe

TurboTax Deluxe maximizes tax deductions such as property tax, medical expenses, charitable donations, and mortgage interest. Best for homeowners and users who want to boost refunds.

It includes advanced deduction-finding tools and accuracy checks that ensure IRS compliance.

Installation Steps

  • Download TurboTax Deluxe or use CD installer.
  • Windows → Run TurboTax.exe.
  • Mac → Open DMG → Drag TurboTax into Applications.
  • Launch and sign in to begin filing.

TurboTax Premier

TurboTax Premier is ideal for investors, crypto traders, rental property owners, and users with multiple brokerage accounts. It supports importing investment documents automatically.

Premier guides you through managing capital gains, losses, rental income, and depreciation.

Installation

  • Install same as Deluxe.
  • Import your brokerage or crypto documents.
  • Follow guided investment tax steps.

TurboTax Home & Business

Best for freelancers, gig workers, and business owners. Supports 1099-NEC, Schedule C income, mileage, expenses, and business deductions.

Includes audit protection tools and write-off guidance to reduce taxable income.

Installation

  • Download installer or use CD.
  • Windows → Run setup.
  • Mac → Use TurboTax Self-Employed (online).
  • Sign in and begin adding business income & expenses.

TurboTax Business

Built for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, S-corps, and trusts. Includes advanced payroll support, depreciation tools, and entity-specific filing features.

Ideal for CPAs and business owners handling multi-entity filings.

Installation

  • Only available for Windows.
  • Download the installer and run setup.
  • Select your business type and begin configuration.
  • Start corporate, partnership, or trust returns easily.

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