Purchasing the CD/download software can be accomplished in a number of pretty easy ways:
CD/DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/
You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.
This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.
When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return. You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return. The state e-file fee is $19.99 and increases in March.
As for support or help with your tax questions, when you use desktop software you can always use this forum, which you have already discovered, or you can contact customer support. The customer support hours will become longer during full-blown tax season. Right now you can contact customer support during normal weekday business hours.
To call TurboTax customer support
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number
Customer support is available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time daily Monday- Friday
Or
https://twitter.com/TeamTurboTax
or
https://www.facebook.com/turbotax
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