I want to go back to using desktop version

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I've used the desktop version of Turbo Tax for years. For some reason this year I was under the impression that I had to use the online version. I find the online version to be painful and clunky to use. Can I get my money back on what I spent on the online version, so that I can go back to purchase the desktop version?

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CatinaT1

Alumni - Intuit

If you've already paid, you'll need to contact Customer Service. Here is a link to contact  Turbo Tax Customer Service.

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WISGARY01Author

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I contacted Customer Service and the call was escalated to the "Resolution" team. That team declined my request. In my opinion, the online version is not nearly as good as the desktop version. I've been a Turbo Tax customer for 15+ years and would expect better service from them.

Here are some examples:

1) You cannot toggle between the entry screens and the IRS form view

2) Screen navigation is not efficient

3) The online system said it found no record of line 2024 online version being filed electronically. I filed it electronically with the 2024 Turbo Tax desk top version!

4) The only way to view the IRS forms generated is to pay for the software (I understand why they did this) and then doing a view

5) The online help was "no help" to me. I had questions where the numbers calculated by the system, came from. It gave no explanation at the IRS Form line # level of the IRS form

MarilynG

Alumni - Intuit

Did you transfer your 2024 return from Desktop when you started your 2025 Online return? Sign in to the online version, start a new return, and select Tax Tools > Tools > Transfer last year's TurboTax return from your computer.

Here's how you can submit a request to Get a Refund from TurboTax.

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