How to Reset the TurboTax Password?

The sheer volume of paperwork involved while filing your tax returns can make it quite stressful while trying to complete your taxes before the government deadline.  Thankfully, TurboTax can help ease your burden by allowing you to file your tax returns online and save a lot of time in the process. This software, which is developed by Intuit, takes your through a series of questions, much like an interview, in order to identify your tax bracket. This question and answer method, helps you complete your tax return in a much more systematic manner. Even if you cannot answer a particular question you can always call the TurboTax technical support number and reach out to an expert in order to clarify your doubts. Since most of the questions are related to important financial data and includes personal information about taxpayers, user data protection is a top priority for TurboTax.

Every TurboTax user has a unique username and password which they need to enter when they want to work on their tax returns. Without the correct password, users will not be able to login to TurboTax or view their tax returns. However, even if you forget your password you can reset it and then recover your TurboTax account. This article will show you the steps you need to follow if you want to reset the TurboTax password.

Steps to Reset the Password on TurboTax

Step 1: Go to the TurboTax account recovery page using the link given here. (https://myturbotax.intuit.com/account-recovery/?)

Step 2: Enter your TurboTax details in the given field and confirm your identity. You will need to provide your phone number or email ID to continue.

Step 3: TurboTax will verify the information and account details you entered to make sure it matches with existing records.

Step 4: After your identity is confirmed, follow the instructions shown on your screen and proceed with the password recovery process.

Step 5: Users will receive a security code to help them reset their TurboTax password along with a list of accounts linked to the information they entered.

Step 6: Alternately you can also click the option that reads “Try something else” if you cannot recover your account using the security code.

Step 7: Through the alternate security method TurboTax will ask you some questions in order to confirm your identity.

After you successfully reset your TurboTax password you will need to update your account details. You should always add your phone number to your TurboTax account so that it becomes easier to complete the account recovery process whenever you encounter a security issue while filing your tax returns.

If you find it difficult to complete any of the steps mentioned in this article you can call the TurboTax technical support number and speak to a certified software expert so as to identify the cause of the problem. TurboTax experts are available round the clock to give you the best solution for any security error you may experience while using the TurboTax software.