XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11, misc.taxes
From: winstonmvp@gmail.com
On 1/28/2026 3:07 PM, Maria Sophia wrote:
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>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/28/2026 12:54 PM:
>>> On Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:33:08 -0500, Maria Sophia
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yet again, Intuit blindsided loyal users, this time by requiring
>>>> Win11 for
>>>> the 25 tax year when the version of Windows was never previously an
>>>> issue.
>>>
>>> I've been using Turbotax since 1984 and I wasn't blindsided.
>>>
>>> Intuit sent out an email alerting me to this change on 8/21/2025 and a
>>> second notice, mostly identical to the first, on 10/22/25. Plus, the
>>> product listing on Amazon, where I usually buy mine, clearly said
>>> Windows 11 required.
>>>
>> Similar notification, two notices, Sept 2025, early Nov. 2025 that
>> Win11 was required for 2025 editions.
>>
>> Have purchased 'Deluxe' edition from Staples in past, Amazon was
>> cheaper this year - both sources' content for purchase indicated Win11
>> requirement.
>
> Interesting. I believe both of you. Thanks for that useful information.
You're welcome.
>
> Everyone here knows me well so they know I would never create an online
> account to any marketing organization, least of all Intuit marketing,
> unless I am forced to at the point of a gun.
Apparently, you deviated from the 'gun' requirement, using a
throw-away email to create the account.
> You all believe me because you know me well.
> So I don't doubt they sent that email to the bogus registration address.
The email notices were just another courtesy. The requirement available
prior to completing the purchase(Win11 required) was clearly specified.
- unfortunate for you and possibly others having the same
concern(maybe some of those exist in different forums or feedback
services/reviews - online, social media, etc.
Good luck if you choose to return it.
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