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Question

CD vs download

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
January 18, 2024
2 replies
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Have used TT for several years, always get the CD version so can open an old return whenever I need to if there's questions. Was told that for 2023 tax year the CD does not include the executable files necc'y to start but instead downloads them for the TT site. This would result in loss of capability to start this years return from disc any time in the future it may be needed, thus removing any advantage to the product on CD

So my question is...is this true or not?

Level 15

Whether you use the CD or the Download, the TurboTax program is installed on your computer.

After that, you just click on the icon to open the program whenever you want (you don't need the CD anymore). Be sure to click on Online from the top menu and 'Update'.

There is no difference in the installed program that resides on your computer, whether it came from the CD or a Download.

Here's more info on How to Install TurboTax from a CD.

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jdalabamaAuthor

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so if I replace my computer in a couple years will I be able to reinstall TT from the CD?

can I remove earlier year's TT from computer and get it back from the CD I saved?

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Yes! The same instructions for Installing TurboTax from a CD will apply.

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