Overview
TurboTax Business is Intuit’s do-it-yourself desktop product for entity returns. It handles S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, multi-member LLCs, trusts and estates, which in IRS terms means Forms 1120-S, 1120, 1065 and 1041[1]. Alongside the main return it prepares W-2 and 1099 forms through Quick Employer Forms, distributes Schedule K-1s electronically, calculates asset depreciation and lets one licence prepare returns for several businesses[1].
For tax year 2026 the product is listed at US$194, with US$204 shown as the anticipated late-season price; the offer runs to 30 April 2027[1]. The price includes federal preparation, printing and up to five federal e-files; state software is sold separately and state e-filing may carry additional fees[1].
The product is Windows-only and requires Windows 11 (64-bit) with administrator rights[1], which excludes Mac-only offices. Unlike Intuit’s online expert service, the desktop program covers C corporations and trusts, so it remains the main Intuit route for a small C corporation filing without an accountant. There is no built-in review by a tax professional, and owners who are unsure about basis, depreciation elections or multi-state apportionment may need outside advice.
TurboTax Business (desktop) features
- Forms 1120-S, 1120, 1065 and 1041
- Quick Employer Forms for W-2 and 1099
- Electronic K-1 distribution
- Asset depreciation schedules
- Multiple businesses on one licence
- Up to 5 federal e-files included
- Schedule C, Form 1120-S and Form 1065
- On-demand expert assistance
TurboTax Business (desktop) pricing
US$194 for tax year 2026 (US$204 late-season price); includes up to 5 federal e-files; state product and state e-file sold separately.
TurboTax Business (desktop) strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Covers C corporations and trusts as well as pass-throughs
- One-off licence rather than subscription
- Prepares W-2s, 1099s and K-1s
- Professional involvement without hiring a firm
- Works on any browser
- Single vendor for business and personal returns
Limitations
- Windows only
- State software costs extra
- No professional review included
- No C corporation or trust support
- Full Service pricing is an estimate until filing
- Cap of five state filings
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