not quite true. if you purchase a desktop version or an additional $10 (I think) you can order the CD. You don't really need it because the desktop version you buy will be saved in your account. Good for 3 years. after that, you will not be able to open the tax file or reinstall it since it will no longer be supported. So save a copy of your return as a pdf and I would advise a second copy somewhere else because hard drives do go bad as some OPs have found out.
Here's the link to the 2024 desktop versions. For data to transfer from 2023 to 2024, the 2023 taxfile must be on your desktop.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/install-turbotax/
all versions contain the same forms, just the higher versions offer more help as you go along.
