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Turbotax canada - Install Turbotax - TurboTax license code

TurboTax is a tax preparation software that helps you file your state and federal tax returns. With TurboTax, you can maximize your tax refund. There are different ways for you to download and Turbotax canada software on your computer.

What is my TurboTax license code?

A TurboTax license code is a 16-character (or 14-character for 2019 products) letter-number combination like "XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX".

Where to find TurboTax license code?

Purchased TurboTax through Turbotax canada:-


  • If you purchased TurboTax through Turbotax canada, your license code appears on an electronic receipt that is sent to you by email. 

  • Check your Junk Mail folder to make sure your TurboTax receipt didn't accidentally end up there. 

  • If you do not receive your receipt by email within 24 hours, contact TurboTax Support to obtain a copy.

Purchased a TurboTax CD from a retail store:-

  • If you purchased a TurboTax CD from a retail store, your license code is the same as the one that came with the CD.

  • If you haven't received a code, contact TurboTax Support.

Purchased TurboTax Online

  • TurboTax purchased online, you do not need a license code.

How to Create TurboTax Account?

  1. Begin by clicking "Create an account".

  2. Email Address Enter your personal information.

  3. Enter your user ID.

  4. Enter your phone number.

  5. Create strong and secure passwords.

  6. Click on "Create-Account".

  7. Click on "Sign in".

  8. Enter your user ID.

  9. Create and provide a strong password.

  10. Click "Sign In".

  11. After signing in to your TurboTax account, select the TurboTax product you ordered or want to order.

Install Turbotax on MAC with CD

  1. Place the installation CD in your computer's optical drive.

  2. Double-click the TurboTax.dmg file to create a virtual disk on your desktop.

  3. Move TurboTax's red checkmark icon to the "Applications" folder by following the on-screen instructions.

  4. After completing the TurboTax for Mac installation process.

  5. You need to activate it by entering the license code.

  6. Enter the code in the "License Code" box and click "Continue".

  7. The product activation code consists of a 16-character string of letters and numbers.

  8. It can be found on the TurboTax CD packaging, and then, remove the TurboTax CD from your computer's optical drive.

  9. Now, double click on "Turbo Tax" in the "Applications" folder to launch it.

Install Turbotax on Window with CD

  1. Close all programs on your system and temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus.

  2. Click on the "Run setup.exe" file on your operating system.

  3. To install TurboTax, insert the TurboTax CD into your system's DVD drive.

  4. Double-click the "setup.exe" file once the TurboTax program's files open.

  5. If you got TurboTax via the Internet, double-click the installer button and select "Next."

  6. Accept the following terms and conditions and click "I accept".

  7. Click "Change" if you want to change the location where TurboTax downloads.