If you buy the Desktop download program it is exactly the same as the CD. You install it and get 1 free state program download. Then you can efile 5 federal returns for free. But each state efile (including the first one) is $25 to efile or you can print and mail state for free. You can buy the download from Sams or if you get the CD you can also download the program.
How to download Turbo Tax if you can't use the CD
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