Sorry but the ONLINE and DOWNLOADED/CD versions are completely different in cost and the number of returns that can be done with each version. This has always been the case. Part of the requirements to use them both would be reliable internet service. What you need to do to get the updates/downloads or use the online version is your situation to solve.
Here are the system requirements to install Turbo Tax for Windows…..
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-...
Here are the system requirements to install Turbo Tax for MAC…..
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-...
Online version system requirements
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/turbotax-online-system-requirements/00/25...
Now for the simpler returns maybe one of the IRS FREE FILE options would be better :
If you qualify AND if you wait until mid January THEN you can use one of the 10 IRS FREE FILE options to file a fed & state return for free ... but you must be patient. https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
IRS Free File: Closed until January 2021
IRS Free File is closed for the 2020 tax season. Check back in January for Filing Season 2021 opening details.
For Filing Season 2021, you must make $72,000 or below to use IRS Free File partner offers.
