I want to purchase TurboTax desktop for Mac and download it to my laptop. Why is this option so difficult to navigate to? I cannot find this option clearly displayed.

Go to this TurboTax website for the desktop CD/Download 2023 editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

I'm not sure exactly what you're having trouble finding. When you click "Buy Now" for the edition that you want, it will offer you a choice of Windows or Mac.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.