While the experience may feel different, according to Miller, “Mac customers now use the same secure online service that currently supports TurboTax Online. So should Mac users be worried? TurboTax says no. In that case, the option to print without connecting to Intuit still exists.
Microsoft Windows doesn’t have the same code library.
The restriction applies to downloaded software and to software purchased on CD (that's likely, according to Feiler, because it's generally not wise nor efficient to code the same product, just in different form, separately).Īnd no, taxpayers who file with TurboTax for Windows aren’t experiencing the same issues. “Last year,” Miller says, “both options were available.” However, according to Miller, this year Mac users only have the option of connected printing. Ironically, heightened safety and security concerns are probably why taxpayers are noticing the change - it’s been around in part since 2014.
The prospect of having to connect to Intuit, however, still doesn't make some taxpayers happy, especially in light of recent events. That means that putting this limitation on software could be a good thing because it could protect the end user from malware and viruses that could harm their devices or steal their data. “Think of what could happen,” he suggested, “if that code had a bug that allowed a third party to steal data on half a million iPhones.” Ouch. “At the root of these rules,” Feiler explained, “is that the product be secure.” If Apple didn’t verify the code, there’s a potential for disaster. It's even more difficult if the code is open source or if the licensing arrangements for the code are tricky. I have been a TurboTax user since the beginning. Calling customer support is an outright joke with all the press this and press that without any human interaction.
It will not easily install to Windows 10/11 from CD easily if at all.
As part of the agreement, the software developer may be limited by authorization and testing requirements when using a third-party code. Intuit TurboTax is not the software of old. Referring to the Apple Store App Guidelines, Feiler pointed out that the agreement to distribute software through the App Store is between Apple and the software developer and not a third party. So why would Apple say no to a third-party code library? There could be all kinds of reasons, according to Don Feiler, EVP, Digital Services for Star Group of Philadelphia, ranging from security to licensing concerns. Users can still submit their federal income tax returns.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) 5, 2015, will be transmitted as soon as possible. Intuit, the company behind the popular tax preparation software, says state tax returns already filed since Thursday, Feb. TurboTax says it has temporarily stopped processing state tax returns due to an increase in fraudulent fillings. 24, 2013 file photo, a customer looks at a copy of TurboTax on sale at Costco in.
You can't install a PC installer file on a Mac as-is, but there should have been a DMG file or similar installer on that CD.In this Jan. There should be a similar downloadable version of the CD available for 2020, given that Intuit apparently sold a CD version - as you mentioned, if the OEM product packaging says "for PC or Mac", you should be able to install it. Maximize industry-specific business tax deductions. Automatically import your QuickBooks desktop income and expense accounts. Supports S Corp, partnership, C Corp, and multi-member LLC or trust tax forms. I just recently downloaded 2016's DMG file and installed it no problem on my 2019 Mac. TurboTax® Business CD/Download is business tax software that makes preparing business taxes easy.
It's not that easy to find but it's there.
Now I am able to go back onto to My Account, poke around through my past purchases, and download the Mac DMG file to download for those years, back to 2014. I would try calling their sales number or their customer service phone number, which you can eventually find on their support website.įor instance, I used to have TurboTax mail me a copy of the CDs every year by subscription. If you bought the CD from an authorized seller, you can probably register your software purchase with Intuit. If you bought the disks off of Amazon from another seller, I don't know if that product can be downloaded except by the original registrant/purchaser. At least for US purchases: If you purchased TurboTax for PC and Mac and created an account with, Intuit might have a record of your purchase.