2022 Desktop System Requirements
TurboTax CD/Download 2022-2023 System Requirements
If your computer is too old and you can't install the Desktop program you can switch to the Online version and transfer from last year. You have to pay for online separately. If you already bought the Desktop CD/Download program you need to get a refund.
The Online web version is only good for one account and one return. You can log in and access your return from any computer. You only can see the forms after you pay and download the pdf. And you might need to upgrade to a higher version to enter different kinds of income. And you can add LIVE service or Full Service for expert help. In Online the fees are to prepare the federal and state returns (State is a separate charge) whether you efile or print and mail. Efiling is free and included. You can Transfer from last year's Desktop program.
You can see the Online fees here, there are 2 tabs at the top to do it yourself or have an expert
TurboTax® 2021-2022 Online Tax Software, Easily E-file Income Taxes Online
If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-y...
If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. You can only do 1 return. Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2022 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.
