It runs on Windows 2000, but it will not run on OS X 10.3? what's up with that?

I am trying to help a someone who bought Turbotax and she's running 10.3.9. Does she really need to upgrade to 10.4 or is there a workaround?

FWIW: I have not tried it myself, perhaps it runs just fine in 10.3? did anyone try it? This person is remote and I cannot go there to try to install it myself.

Thanks all.


Windows® CD/Download Products:

Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2007 software installed on a Windows computer. The 2007 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, and Business.

* Processor: 450 MHz 32-bit (x86) or faster processor
* Operating Systems:
o Windows 2000 SP4
o Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Media Center Edition/Pro
o Windows Vista™ (32-bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
o Administrative rights required
* RAM: 256 MB
* Monitor:
o SVGA color monitor (high color 16-bit)
o 800×600 screen resolution (1024×768 recommended)
* Internet Connection: 28.8 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)
* Third Party Software
o Microsoft .NET 2.0
o Microsoft Windows Installer 3 or higher
o Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
o Adobe Flash Player 7 or higher
o Adobe Reader 5 or higher
* CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
* Hard Disk Space:
o Federal Products: 250 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 355 MB for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft .NET 2.0)
o State Products: 15 MB
o Federal plus State Products: 265 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 355 MB for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft .NET 2.0)
* Printer: Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer

Mac CD/Download Products:

Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2007 software installed on a Mac computer. The TurboTax 2007 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business. TurboTax Business is not available for the Mac.

* Processor:
o PowerPC G3 or higher
o Intel-based Processor
* Operating System: Mac OS X (10.4) or higher
* Monitor: 1024×768 screen resolution
* RAM: 256 MB
* Internet Connection: 28.8 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)
* Third Party Software: Adobe Flash Player 7 or higher
* CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
* Hard Disk Space:
o Federal Products: 225 MB
o State Products: 30 MB
o Federal plus State Products: 255 MB
* Printer: Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer

It's yet another slap in the face for us 10.3ers! grrrr....

It's starting to bug me, too. I don't remember being forced to upgrade constantly back in the day. It seems like now, any little teeny thing needs the latest and the greatest.

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What's the advantage of buying TT instead of just using the online software?

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AlphaDog
What's the advantage of buying TT instead of just using the online software?

I don't know, I myself used TaxAct.com for the past 3-4 years with good results. I think this lady bought already the software, so she would like to use it now rather than pay for the online version.

Also, maybe for the online version you pay for each return you file, but with the TT software (download or CD-ROM) you can file as many returns as you want? Maybe you can do the whole family without additional cost??? I never use it so I don't know.

As a side note, for the past few years there were a few deals where you could download either TurboTax or TaxCut for free, I have not seen any such deals this year.

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space-time
It runs on Windows 2000, but it will not run on OS X 10.3? what's up with that?

I am trying to help a someone who bought Turbotax and she's running 10.3.9. Does she really need to upgrade to 10.4 or is there a workaround?

FWIW: I have not tried it myself, perhaps it runs just fine in 10.3? did anyone try it? This person is remote and I cannot go there to try to install it myself.

Thanks all.

I had this exact problem with a client. Trying to launch TurboTax 2007 ona 10.3.9 iMac G4 800 Mhz results in the Turbo Tax just not launching (as if you didn't double click on it at all).

I prefer not to say how I solved his problem. Let's just say I fixed the problem, and then STRONGLY encouraged him to buy either a copy of Tiger, or a new Mac with his tax refund and/or Economic Stimulus Act check.

I might have encouraged him to buy Leopard, but his iMac doesn't meet the minimum Specs... apparently it is 67Mhz short of the bar?!?!?

I see no reason why this IS necessary, but apparently, it is.

Why, because it is from Intuit. That explains 90% of all issues connected to Intuit software and use on a Mac. Read all the complaints about Quicken and lack of features compared to the PC version. In my case it bothered me just a little because that might mean next year they could require 10.5 for TurboTax. But since I have used it for years and already am running 10.4, I bought it yet another time.

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