@brill33 The only real difference is that in order to install the desktop software, you will download it to your hard drive instead of inserting a piece of plastic into a disc drive. The software is the same.
"Having a hard copy for my permanent records is important. "
There is no reason whatsoever that you cannot print a hard copy of your tax return using the download software. Whether you used the CD or the download, if you used desktop software, all of the updates and state software were downloaded, and the tax returns were stored on your own hard drive.
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