Hi eston,
Unfortunately, there is no direct download for the Mac version of TurboTax 2012. To download the product, proceed to the App Store via the link below. TurboTax Home and Business Free Download Latest Version setup for Windows. TurboTax Deluxe: Guides you step-by-step to maximize your deductions. TurboTax Deluxe Federal E-file State 2011 for Mac Download Details: Amazon Sales Rank: #375 in Digital Software. Released on: 2011-11-10. Platforms: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Format: Download.
well, the bad news for you is that the specs do indicate that it will not run on your computer.
Why, you ask.
If you look at the TurboTax 2012 specs for Mac, it states that for Mac OS X 10.6.8, one needs to run 64-bit.
from Intuit site, TurboTax Deluxe 2012 computer requirements (http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/deluxe.jsp):
- Processor:
Intel-based Processor
- Operating System:
- Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
- Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later
- Mac OS X v10.8.0 or later
the '64-bit required' link takes one to the Apple kb page....
My Mac:
Intel Core Duo
OS 10.6.8
2GHz processor
your spec list above states that you have an Intel Core Duo. The Apple kb article (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3696) shows a list of which processors are 64-bit and which are 32-bit. Unfortunately for you, the Intel Core Duo is 32-bit. This is why TurboTax 2012 will not run on this computer.
The next processor, Intel Core 2 Duo, is 64-bit, as are the later Xeon and 'i' series.
cheers, and good luck,
Roy
Turbotax Mac Free
Feb 7, 2013 7:39 AM