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TurboTax Desktop Windows 10 is no longer available: TurboTax Desktop will not be able to install, update, or run on Windows 10 computers after January 1, 2026.
TurboTax Windows 10 support is ending: This change is in line with Microsoft’s end-of-support timeline and is meant to protect sensitive tax data.
You need Windows 11 to use TurboTax: If you keep using TurboTax Desktop, you will meet the Windows 11 requirement for TurboTax Desktop.
Windows 10 will not let TurboTax run: If you stay on Windows 10, TurboTax Desktop will not work at all for future tax years.
If your computer can run Windows 11, make the switch: The easiest way to continue using TurboTax Desktop safely is to upgrade to Windows 11. You can use TurboTax Online or switch tax platforms if you need to stay on Windows 10 a little longer.