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Returning Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 5:50:22 PM

TurboTax online is the worst since it is not supported 24/7 and when they are open they don't answer the phone or return emails. TurboTax online SUCKS.

Got tricked by online offer … thinking I was buying a download of self-employed instead I go an unfamiliar version of the program that does not work... no flexibility and no live support can be reached when you need them.  I have made four attempts since April 12th to contact only to be put into an AI loop that is frustrating and I feel like I have been mislead by TurboTax and ripped off.  

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:50:23 PM

Support (which does not use email) is closed on weekends after tax season,.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:50:25 PM

Did you already pay for the online version?  I can tell you how to move your return and switch to the Desktop program without paying for online.

Did you find where to buy the Desktop CD/Download program?
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="Https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/">Https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/</a>

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:50:25 PM

How were you tricked? Online and download are separate programs. For the download, go here:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/compare/desktop/

New Member
May 1, 2021 6:22:23 AM

I normally install the Turbotax software from cd-rom; this year I used the online format. It is horrible. Additionally, the entire experience is based on the assumption of getting money back. I do not, and have not for years. Also, at the end there are a lot of questions about last years return and our drivers license info and credit card data. I will not use the online format again. Poorly executed, invasive, redundant info collection and a poor value.