TurboTax makes tax filing convenient, with its easy-to-use interface and guided experience. If you’ve purchased a TurboTax software package, you’ll need to "Install TurboTax with License Code" to activate TurboTax. It allows you to unlock the full features of the software. By following these steps, you can quickly get started on your tax preparation.
A license code is a unique 16-character code provided with your TurboTax purchase. It verifies your software ownership and ensures access to the features and support you need.
Check your email: If you purchased online, your license code was sent to your email.
Product packaging: If you purchased a physical copy, find the code on the packaging or instruction insert.
TurboTax account: Log in to your account to retrieve your license code.
Visit "Install TurboTax with License Code" and download the version of TurboTax you purchased.
Once the download is complete, open the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
After installation, open the TurboTax application.
You will be prompted to enter your license code.
Locate the field asking for your license code.
Carefully enter the 16-digit license code provided with your TurboTax purchase.
Click “Continue” or “Next” to proceed.
If you already have an Intuit Account, sign in using your email and password.
If you don’t have an account, select “Create an Account” and follow the prompts to set one up.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.
Once activated, you can start using TurboTax to prepare and file your taxes.
For TurboTax Online, you do not need to enter a license code. The license code is only required for the desktop versions of TurboTax that you install from a CD or download. If you have purchased the online version, simply sign in to your TurboTax account to start using it.