@ chan_b37 wrote:
option 1, but mind you i have paid no money online, nor intend to
You don't have to pay to download a *.tax2020 data file you started online. The 2020 desktop software is already a paid product. You don't have to pay again. Here's how to download the current *.tax2020 data file to continue working on it in the 2020 desktop software. See these 2 FAQs:
FAQ: How do I save my TurboTax Online return as a tax data file?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data-...
Use the first scenario (in blue) in that FAQ.
FAQ: How do I switch from Online TurboTax to the desktop TurboTax software?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-th...
