TurboTax Basic
Step-by-step guidance
Why use TurboTax Basic?
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No tax
knowledge neededAnswer simple 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
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Transfer last year's info
Get a head start by importing your info from last year's
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Import
your W-2 infoSave time and avoid mistakes—import your W-2
from over a million
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Answers as
you goFree U.S.-based product support by phone and easy-to-understand answers
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Tax credits
for childrenClaim important tax credits, like the Child Care Credit, Earned Income Credit (EIC), and child tax credit.
All TurboTax Basic
CD/Download features
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Import your W-2 info
Save time and avoid mistakes— import your W-2 from over a million
participating companies. -
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.![]()
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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
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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
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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
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Year
2021 Software
Minimum System Requirements
Product activation required via internet. Download option requires free online
Intuit account.
Windows® CD/Download Products
(Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business
and Business)
NOTE: TurboTax Business is Windows Only
- Windows 8.1 or later (Windows 8
not supported)- Specific Win OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 if not
already installed)
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features
- Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
- Administrative rights required
Mac CD/Download Products (Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business)
Operating Systems- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later (macOS Mojave 10.14 not supported)
- Specific MAC OS: macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Monterey 12
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features
- Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Technical Support
system requirements.
What customers are saying about
TurboTax Basic CD/Download
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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 -
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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."
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Orlando, FL -
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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
Get your maximum tax
refund — guaranteed
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Searches over
350 tax deductionsTurboTax finds every tax deduction and credit you qualify for to get you the biggest tax refund, guaranteed.
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Double-checks your return
TurboTax runs through thousands of error checks and double-checks your tax returns as you go to help make sure there are no mistakes.
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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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