For easy tax preparation, make sure your computer meets these standards.
Windows® CD/Download Products:
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2012 software installed on a Windows computer. The 2012 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, and Business.
- Processor: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or faster processor
- Operating Systems:
- Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Pro with Service Pack 3 or higher
- Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
- Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Administrative rights required
- RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
- Monitor:
- 800×600 screen resolution (1024×768 recommended)
- Internet Connection: 56 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)
- Third Party Software
- Microsoft .NET 4 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- Adobe Reader 8 or higher
- CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
- Hard Disk Space:
- Federal Products: 500 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 1.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4 if not already installed)
- State Products: 15 MB
- Federal plus State Products: 515 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 1.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4 if not already installed)
- Printer: Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Mac CD/Download Products:
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2012 software installed on a Mac computer. The TurboTax 2012 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business. TurboTax Business is not available for the Mac.
- Processor:
- Intel-based 64-bit Processor
- Operating System:
- Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
- Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later
- Mac OS X v10.8.0 or later
- Monitor: 1024×768 screen resolution
- RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
- Internet Connection: 56 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)
- CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
- Hard Disk Space:
- Federal Products: 330 MB
- State Products: 30 MB
- Federal plus State Products: 360 MB
- Printer: Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer