The CD/download software recently became available for 2023; however, it will require a number of updates. The IRS and the states still do not have all of the 2023 forms ready, so the software will update as those forms become available during the next couple of months. The early version of the CD/download is always a "beta" version that will require updates; releasing it is a marketing strategy. None of the other tax software on the market will have all of the forms now, either, since they all have to wait for the IRS and the states to get them ready, then wait for the IRS and states to approve of the tax software that goes with those forms.
As for pricing of the CD/download, you can often (maybe even now) find retailers selling it cheaper than the price from Intuit. Just be careful----purchase from reputable, known retailers.
This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.
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