Recommended for: Step-by-step guidance
TurboTax Basic +
TurboTax Advantage
Annual subscription, extra benefits
Includes 5 federal e-files
State download and e-file additional
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**


TurboTax Basic
One-time purchase
**Starting December 2023–Available only to TurboTax Advantage members for $50. Paid in product, excludes TurboTax Business, see License Agreement for details
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
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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 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
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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
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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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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
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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
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
- Windows 10 or later
- Specific Windows OS: Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.8 if not already installed)
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- Microsoft .NET 4.8 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product installation, activation, software updates and optional
online features
- 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
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product installation, activation, software updates and optional
online features
- 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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