I got the Aug 20 email. Read it again slowly. It says if you don't have Windows 11 you can switch and use the Online version. They will still have the Desktop program. Online is not a new product.
No the email does not apply to 2024. As I said above you can continue to use 2024 and prior year Desktop programs on Windows 10.
If you want to switch to the Online version next year here is some info……
If you used the Desktop program for 2024 here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-y...
And see How to switch and transfer from the Desktop program into the Online version........
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-cd-download-to-turbo...
If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. You can only do 1 return per account. You can have 5 accounts for the same email address. You have to pay for each return. Federal and state are separate fees.
Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2025 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.
