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New Member
posted Apr 13, 2025 4:50:07 AM

I want to see the IRS Forms as I'm inputting data, as I'm used to using the CD version. My situation: I'm online because TurboTax doesn't sell CD-version. What to do?

Are there 2 online versions? If so, what are the differences?

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Level 15
Apr 13, 2025 4:55:45 AM

There are two versions, online and desktop (download).  Desk top is the same as CD. 

To switch from on-line to desktop:
Even before you pay for the online version you can switch to the desktop version and you won't have to re-enter your information. To continue in the desktop version see this 
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129

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Level 15
Apr 13, 2025 4:55:45 AM

There are two versions, online and desktop (download).  Desk top is the same as CD. 

To switch from on-line to desktop:
Even before you pay for the online version you can switch to the desktop version and you won't have to re-enter your information. To continue in the desktop version see this 
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129

Level 15
Apr 13, 2025 4:57:05 AM

The desktop editions are all available as a download to be installed on your personal computer.

 

Go to this TurboTax website to purchase and download one of the TurboTax 2024 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

If you think you need the CD then it is available for purchase.  But you must have the license code from the  download before you can purchase the CD.  The purchase price is $10.

Go to this website for the CD - https://turbotax.intuit.com/lp/ttd/4021/

New Member
Apr 13, 2025 8:49:48 AM

Thank you very much! 

Only a minor hiccup with opening download of Desktop version:  I needed a "work-around"

Microsoft flagged TurboTax as "unverified" & didn't have app in Microsoft Store.

 

So happy & relieved that I can access all tax forms!

 

Unrelatedly, none of my previous years of tax data appear under Tax History.

New Member
Apr 13, 2025 8:52:11 AM

Thank you for info re: ability to buy CD.