I've read where Turbo tx will no longer offer the CD in a box via retail locations. I know that all the CD does is allow one to download the full microgram but it alps gives the user a hard proof of purchase with a validation code. I just shacked and your main competitor, H&R block offers the same level that I needed for half what Turbo Tax does.
Due to not being able to buy a hard box/disc, you've lost a long term customer. I've never made enough to owe any tax money since I'm on disability for 25 years but do have a few stocks which require a version above basic.
It made it easy to download from my stock acct and didn't have to fill in-the background data such as address each year since Turbo picked up my prior returns and info. Bye Bye
Tim Geho
Everything you mention here can be done easily with the download.
"It made it easy to download from my stock acct and didn't have to fill in-the background data such as address each year since Turbo picked up my prior returns and info."
The desktop download software can import from your stock account, transfer your prior year tax file, and populate all of the personal information from the old return to the new one.
The difference between the download and the CD is the lack of putting a piece of plastic in a disk drive. The other tax software companies have eliminated CD's this year.
You might even want to explore these options:
Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
Or—if you live in certain states you may be eligible to use the new IRS Direct File
In Filing Season 2025, Direct File will be available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2629
I agree. I have been a customer for many years. Now I can't get the disk so Turbo Tax is losing another long time customer!
@rdowns96 The download is exactly the same as the CD but better. It will have all the updates. You can still install it on 5 computers and even on the other operating system Windows or Mac.
How to install and Activate the Desktop program with a License Code
How to install TurboTax CD/Download software with license code
If you want a CD you can now buy an install CD for $10 AFTER you buy the download and License Code for the version you want. That’s if you don’t want to use the download method or want to reinstall or install it another computer.