Updated on Tuesday March 16th, 2021: One of the most popular questions that we get here at Software Voucher is “Can you install TurboTax on more than one computer?”. And the answer is YES!
The TurboTax software license agreement (also known as the EULA) states that you install TurboTax desktop 2021 versions (for the 2020 tax year) on up to three (3) personal and work computers that you own. So if you purchased a physical disk then just pop it into each computer that you want to install it on. If you ordered the download version, then just long into your Intuit account and reinstall the software.
How many tax forms can you file on a single TurboTax license?
The IRS has mandated that each copy of TurboTax desktop software must allow you to be able to e-file up to five federal tax returns and three State returns. However you’ll be able to prepare, print and mail as many returns as you want with a single license. Just keep in mind that the license agreement specifically states that you can not use any of TurboTax’s personal tax preparation software to file tax returns for commercial purposes. The restrictions include the Free, Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business versions. If you’re a professional tax filer then TurboTax offers ProSeries or Lacerte tax prep software.
What about the online versions of TurboTax?
This is where things slightly differ (but the policy remains the same). Because the IRS limits one tax return per email address, you can only e-file one federal tax return and up to 5 State returns per login if you are using any of the TurboTax Online editions. However, you can add up to 4 separate users to your TurboTax account, which each must use a different email address and have a different Social Security number, and each will be able to file a separate Federal tax return. However each login can access TurboTax from any internet connected device – Laptop, tablet, smart phones, etc.. Similar to the desktop/download versions of TurboTax, TurboTax Online will also let you prepare, print and mail as many returns as you like.
Questions?
If you’re having trouble installing your copy of TurboTax on your multiple computers, then let us know the problems that you are experiencing in the comments below. We’ll do our best to help you out!
chingling wang
when I install the turbotax using the same license code on second computer, I cannot get download.
I got message: This license code has already been associated with an account. Please check that account and look for it in Downloads.
I installed the first one using CD directly.
I installed the second one using online download by input license code by signing to tuit account online. I used this tuit account last year for 2019. The downloading was good last year.
As I know, for one single license code, I can install it on three computers total.
DON TORRE
TRYING GOT DOWNLOAD TURBO TAX HOME AND BUSINESS 2020 ON 2ND COMPUTER AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING? NEVER HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST.
DON’T GET ANY MESSAGES–JUST BLANK
Antonio
I am having the same problem. Wonder how long it will take to get an answer.
Wisconsin
I purchased a new computer and have Used turbotax for several years. . If I do my Turbo tax on my old computer, so I can pull in my tax data from last years teturn , and save it after last year’s information’s put on it, then can I put it on the new computer and have all that information still be on it to complete my return?
Lydia
I am trying to download my TurboTax Home and Business on a new computer since my computer died. I have not downloaded this software on five computers and it will not let me move past the activation screen.
SO O.
I installed the Turbo Tax Premier on 3 PC.
I was working on one PC and it is asking for my code again which I entered. Does this mean that I am going over the limit of 3 PC?
Jacobus Jurgens
I am not getting any results contacting Turbotax regarding getting error 603 when trying to open the Turbotax program (accessing) probably for the 6th time saying I’ve used up my limit of license even though I have installed it on ONLY ONE computer!!
Margaret Huff
I bought turbo tax premiere with free state software included. I cannot download my free state software..I did all updates. Still I cannot download my PA State. I need this to finish my Taxes.
Patel Dahyabhai
I installed the TurboTax 2019 on two computers, no problem. But when I was trying to install on third one it tells me the licence is used up, why?
Gus Arellano
What are the steps for down loading turbotax on my second computer which is a laptop.