is there an offline version of the software?

The program has a version that can be downloaded to your computer. 

There is online (web-based) software or there is the desktop download---which you must download to your own computer  via the internet, and update via the internet.  

 

 

2024 TURBOTAX

 

DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

 

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

 

You can also purchase the desktop 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.

 

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.  The state e-file fee is $20 and increases to $25 in March.

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/00/25609

 

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/minimum-system-requirements-turbotax-windows/L8ZSsGqF1_US_en_US?uid=lph06daf

 

 

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/

 

 

ONLINE 2024

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

And just so you know—online prices go up in March—Pay your fee before then to lock in the discount

 

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-product-orders/use-mobile-app/L5yagK9yc_US_en_US?uid=lwpbhgkq