How to Transfer TurboTax to New Computer | Step-by-Step👣

"I have bought a new computer and would like to copy TurboTax software from the old computer to the new computer for the previous years. Please advise." - source from INTUIT turbotax

How Do You Transfer TurboTax from One Computer to Another

Can I install TurboTax 2020 on two or more computers? The answer is Yes! According to the latest user agreement released by Intuit, you can install the software on all computers you own. As far as we know, TurboTax is a popular income tax preparation tool in the United States. Tax filing has always been a dull problem, and the cumbersome tax process and procedures are daunting. The TurboTax changed the way we pay taxes.

Then, if you change computers at the beginning or end of the year or before the tax season, how do I transfer TurboTax from one computer?

Here below, we collected 2 ways that you can take either one to transfer Turbox to new equipment for moving reports, returns, e-files, and other data:

1. #1. Use the PC-to-PC transfer tool
2. #2. Use an external drive to transfer TurboTax

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How to Transfer TurboTax from One Computer to Another (Automated, Easy and Fast)

The first option for moving TurboTax to a new computer is to use the automated PC data transfer tool - EaseUS Todo PCTrans. The software is designed to migrate your applications, files, and accounts to another computer.

Steps to transfer TurboTax to a new computer:

Step 1. Set Up the Old PC

• First, install and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans and select Data Transfer on the left panel of the main interface.

• Select "Transfer Directly" and click "Next" to continue. 

Step 2. Set Up the New PC

• Download and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on the new computer; select "This is New PC" and click "Next".

• Select "Transfer directly" and click "Next" to continue. 
• Select "Network" and click Next to continue. This will automatically scan the old PC. (Make sure the two PCs are connected to the same LAN.)

• Select the target PC and click Connect. Then, it will take some time to scan and analyze the data in old PC.

Step 3. Select the Data to Transfer

• On the new PC, select the applications, files, and accounts that you want to transfer. Then, click "Transfer" to start.

Step 4. Connect the portable device to the new computer.

Your computer will browse the device, and you can choose the tax return file to drag to any location. (It is best to store it where you can find it easily.)

How to Transfer Turbox to New Computer with External Device (Manual)

The first method helps you save re-downloading time on the new PC. If you tend to wait for the re-download to complete, the manual way is also a feasible choice. All you need is to prepare a USB flash drive.

How to copy TurboTax to a new computer

Step 1. Install TurboTax on the new PC.

Insert TurboTax CD into the optical drive on the new computer. Download the TurboTax copy online. And install TruboTax on the new computer.

Step 2. Copy and transfer TurboTax file to new computer

• Connect an external hard drive or USB drive to the old computer.
• Launch TurboTax on your old computer > Open your tax data file.
• Select File > Choose Save As from the menu.
• Choose destination folder and enter folder name > Click Save to export your tax return file.

Browse to save the TurboTax file to your external hard drive and close TurboTax.

Step 3. Transfer the backup tax file to the new PC.

• Eject the external hard drive from the old PC and connect it to your new computer.
• Open the external device, drag the tax return file to the desktop or a target folder, and store it there.
• Double-click the tax data file, which will open on the TurboTax.

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Conclusion

Everything about transferring TurboTax to a new computer is about to save and import. Do both two methods workable? If not, please contact us via the official website. We are glad to find out the best way for you! Don't forget to download EaseUS Todo PCTrans and transfer TurboTax file to new computer easily and quickly!