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Desktop Not for Use by Paid Preparers

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This analysis describes what TurboTax's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Paid preparers who use TurboTax Desktop are using the software outside its permitted scope, which may affect the validity of any guarantees or the enforceability of the agreement for those users.

Interpretive note: The clause is a bare prohibition with no stated consequence for violation. It is unclear whether violation voids the agreement, triggers liability, or carries another legal effect. The canonical claim is limited strictly to what is stated.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If the reader is a paid preparer, TurboTax Desktop is not a permitted tool for their professional use.

How other platforms handle this

Robinhood Medium

if you do choose to upload your photograph to our Service, please note that all images must adhere to our App Use Standards which you are required to comply with to use any of the Robinhood Services.

Glassdoor Medium

Except as set forth below, or as otherwise approved by us, the services are for your personal, non-commercial use unless you enter into a separate agreement with us for your commercial use.

Segment Medium

The Services are intended for business use by corporate or business entities, and you agree that you will not use the Services for any personal or individual use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Not for use by paid preparers.

— Excerpt from TurboTax's TurboTax Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
TurboTax Terms of Use
Entity
TurboTax
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
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Record ID
CA-P-074894
Document ID
CA-D-00438
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Citation Record
Entity: TurboTax
Document: TurboTax Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-074894
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/turbotax/turbotax-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-074894/desktop-not-for-use-by-paid-preparers/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does TurboTax's Desktop Not for Use by Paid Preparers clause do?

Paid preparers who use TurboTax Desktop are using the software outside its permitted scope, which may affect the validity of any guarantees or the enforceability of the agreement for those users.

How does this clause affect you?

If the reader is a paid preparer, TurboTax Desktop is not a permitted tool for their professional use.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 285 platforms. See the full comparison.

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