Can I get the TurbotaxLive service with the desktop version (2018 Home and Business/self-employed)? It is advertised as 'Real CPAs review your return.' Is this offered?

[Anonymous]

Does Intuit offer the TurbotaxLive service with the Desktop/Downloaded version? If not, how can I have a CPA review my return? Thank you

[VolvoGirl]

If you bought the Desktop CD/Download program it doesn’t have access to the Live CPA support.  Only the Online versions have Live support.  See the Note at the bottom of this

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3859448-what-is-turbotax-live

If you want the LIVE expert help and review you need to use the Online version.  You can't apply the Desktop CD/Download purchase to Online.  You have to pay for Online separately.  You will have to get a refund for the Desktop program.  Then you can use the Online web version.  You will have to start your return over in the Online version.