Recommended for: Step-by-step guidance
Includes 5 federal e-files
State download sold separately
State e-file sold separately
CD or Download
Exclusive annual benefits include:
- Free Audit Defense ($40 value)
- Dedicated phone support
- Lock in next year’s software at November’s early season pricing
- Automatic renewal each November
- Option to purchase unlimited, live expert tax advice**
Includes 5 federal e-files
State download sold separately
State e-file sold separately
CD or Download
Exclusive annual benefits include:
- Free Audit Defense ($40 value)
- Dedicated phone support
- Lock in next year’s software at November’s early season pricing
- Automatic renewal each November
- Option to purchase unlimited, live expert tax advice**
Why use TurboTax Desktop Basic?
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No tax
knowledge neededAnswer questions and based on your responses, searches every tax credit that applies to you.
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Step-by-step guidance
Walks you through every step of your taxes with tax tips along the way, so you don't miss a thing.
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Transfer last year's info
Get a head start by importing your info from last year's
TurboTax return. -
Import
your W-2 infoImport your W-2 from over a million participating companies or upload a picture or PDF of your W-2.
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Answers as
you goFree U.S.-based product support by phone and easy-to-understand answers
online 24/7. -
Tax credits
for childrenClaim important tax credits, like the Child Care Credit, Earned Income Credit (EIC), and child tax credit.
TurboTax Desktop
Basic features
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Import your W-2 info
Import your W-2 from over a million participating companies
or upload a picture or PDF of your W-2. -
Step-by-step guidance
Walks you through every step of your taxes with tax tips along the way, so you don't miss a thing.
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Tax credits for children
Claim important tax credits, like the Child Care Credit, Earned Income Credit (EIC), and child
tax credit. -
Transfer last year's info
Get a head start by importing your info from last year's
TurboTax return. -
No tax knowledge needed
Translates taxes into easy to answer questions about your life and puts the information in the right place for you.
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Tailored for your unique situation
Guides you through common life changes, big or small, and finds any new tax deductions and credits you may qualify for.
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Thousands of error checks
Double-checks your tax return for accuracy before you file, so you won't miss
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Finish your state
return fasterOnce you complete your federal taxes, transfer your information over to your state return (fees may apply).
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Go at your own pace—
no appointment necessaryFinish your tax return at one time or do a little at a time and pick up right where you left off.
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Up-to-date with the latest tax laws
When tax laws change, TurboTax changes with them, so you can be confident you have the
latest information. -
Security is built into everything we do
TurboTax safeguards your information, so you can file your taxes confidently and without
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See your tax refund in real time
Displays your refund (or tax due) in real time, so you always know where you stand.
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Free federal e-file for your fastest possible tax refund*
E-file your federal and state tax return with direct deposit to get your fastest tax refund possible. Free federal e-file is included.
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Answers as you go
Free U.S.-based product support by phone and easy-to-understand
answers
online 24/7.
TurboTax Federal Tax Year 2023
Software Minimum System Requirements
Product download, installation, and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection.
Product limited to one account per license code.
Windows® Desktop Products (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business and Business)
NOTE: TurboTax Business is Windows Only
Operating Systems
Windows 10 or later
- Specific Windows OS: Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
RAM
2 GB or more recommended
Hard Disk Space
1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.8 if not already installed)
Monitor
1024x768 or higher recommended
Third Party Software
Microsoft .NET 4.8 (included with TurboTax Installer)
Internet Connection
1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product installation, activation, software updates and optional
online features
Printer
Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Administrative rights required
Mac Desktop Products (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business)
Operating Systems
macOS Monterey 12 or later (macOS Big Sur 11 not supported)
- Specific macOS: macOS Monterey 12, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Sonoma 14
RAM
2 GB or more recommended
Hard Disk Space
1 GB for TurboTax
Monitor
1024x768 or higher recommended
Internet Connection
1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product installation, activation, software updates and optional
online features
Printer
Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Technical Support: www.turbotax.com/support
Operating systems supported: Windows 10 or later (64-bit), macOS Monterey 12 or later, click here for full system requirements.
What customers are saying about
TurboTax Desktop Basic
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Bob’s Review
I have used TurboTax for at least 20 years and would never go back to the old way of paying someone to do it
for me."
Bob276 -
Weston Lakes, TX -
Perfect every year!
"I've been using TurboTax for years. It walks you through everything and makes what would have been an hours-long process quick and easy."
nursenancy923 -
Orlando, FL -
Intuitive Program
"This is the first time I have filed my tax return with software. It took me less time than going to the accountant's office at a fraction of
the cost."
RHF001 -
New York
*Actual customer testimonials. Photos are illustrative only.
Get your taxes done right and your biggest tax refund — guaranteed
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Your tax return,
backed for lifeTM100% accurate calculations, audit support, and your max refund. All backed for the full 7-year life of your tax return.
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Searches for tax deductions
TurboTax finds every tax deduction and credit you qualify for to boost your tax refund.
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100% accurate calculations
TurboTax calculations are 100% accurate so your taxes will be done right, guaranteed, or we'll pay you any IRS penalties.
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for you?
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