I don't want to buy another laptop right now. Thinking I'll have to return the TurboTax CD to Costco for a refund, but will TurboTax online work with my older MacBook?
Probably . Online System Requirements
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/turbotax-online-system-requirements/00/25787
Oh here's some info on switching to the Online version.
If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953
If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. You can only do 1 return. Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2023 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.