Intuit TurboTax Home & Business 2026 Tax Software

Intuit TurboTax Home & Business 2026 is downloadable federal and state tax software aimed at self-employed filers and small-business owners. It includes up to five federal e-files, state e-filing costs extra, and the listed Live Tax Advice service also requires an additional fee.

At a glance

Combines personal and self-employment tax preparation in one desktop product.
Includes up to five federal e-files, state e-file fees are separate.
Quick Employer Forms supports creating and e-filing W-2s and 1099s for employees and contractors.
Live one-on-one tax advice is available for an additional fee.

Price

$105.99Save 26%

Reference price: ~~$143.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Targets common self-employment and small-business filing needs, including industry-specific deductions and asset depreciation reporting.
The listing includes five federal e-files and a state software download.
Can be installed on up to five computers owned by the purchaser for preparing their own returns.

Cons

State e-filing and Live Tax Advice incur additional fees.
Requires an Intuit account and internet access for download, installation and activation.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand	Intuit

Tax preparation
Tax years	2026
Federal e-files	5 Federal e-files
State download	1 State via download
State e-file	State e-file sold separately
Computer installation limit	Install and activate on up to five computers owned by you (at home or at work) and only to prepare, print and/or e-file your own federal and state taxes.
License restriction	Not for use by paid preparers.

Features and services
Small-business deductions	Finds industry-specific small business tax deductions
Employer forms	Create and e-file W-2s and 1099s for employees & contractors using Quick Employer Forms
Financial-data import	Import W-2s, investment & mortgage information from participating companies
Asset reporting	Simplified asset depreciation and reporting
Live tax advice	Live Tax Advice: Connect with a tax expert and get one-on-one advice and answers as you prepare your return (fee applies)

Windows requirements
Memory	4 GB or more recommended

Mac requirements
Operating system	macOS Sequoia 15 or later

Account and installation
Download, installation and activation	Product download, installation and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection.
License-code limit	Product limited to one account per license code.

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title says “Federal & State,” while the details clarify that the included state download does not include state e-filing, state e-file is sold separately. The listing also says Live Tax Advice is fee-based and excludes TurboTax Desktop Business, so confirm service eligibility and any added cost before relying on it. Internet is required for activation and updates, and the product is limited to the purchaser’s own returns, not paid preparation.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Self-employed people, freelancers and independent contractors filing personal and business-related taxes.
Sole proprietors and small-business owners who need W-2 or 1099 forms for workers.
Filers who want desktop software for Windows 11 or macOS Sequoia 15 or later.

Less suited to

Paid tax preparers.
People who need included state e-filing or bundled tax-expert advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How many federal returns can be e-filed?

The listing states that the download includes five federal e-files.

Is state e-filing included?

No. The listing says one state is included via download, but state e-file is sold separately.

Which computers are supported?

The stated requirements are Windows 11 (64-bit) or macOS Sequoia 15 or later. Internet and an Intuit account are required for download, installation and activation.

Can it be used to prepare clients’ returns?

No. The listing says it is not for paid preparers and limits use to preparing, printing or e-filing your own federal and state taxes.