I concur with everyone's responses that YES the download version is IDENTICAL to the CD in that it allows install on windows and MAC.
I want to add a few things to this thread for everyone to understand on this:
#1) For a few years now, Intuit has limited authenticating computers to a maximum of 5 computers total
WITH ONLY ONE being actively authenticated at ONCE.
Does not matter if installed from download or from CD.
Does not matter if it is the same two computers, being authenticated back and forth, the fifth authentication is that.
As clarification, rebuilding your computer, the software usually recognizes your computer as being the same. If it doesn't you can call to fix the authentication issue.
#2) For MANY years, your license keys and the ability to download TurboTax has been linked to your Intuit/TurboTax account. Does not matter if you purchase direct from Intuit/TurboTax, from Amazon as download, or in a box with a key only or with CD. The keys AND download ability have ALWAYS been stored for your easy re-installation in TurboTax.
#3) Whichever platform you first install FIRST will be offered as your only option when you visit Intuit/TurboTax if you need to reinstall.
DO NOT DISPAIR. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD the other platform - There will be a link to enter your license and open the download of the other platform.
And best of all, you won't need to hunt for the license because it will be right there on the screen associated with your first installation.
