2023 TURBOTAX
CD/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 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.
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.
ONLINE 2023
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
This year, TurboTax puts ONLINE versions on the front page of their website.
To find the Download/CD/Desktop version, you have to scroll down to the very bottom to find a link to Desktop products.
Look for All Desktop products for the comparison table of the TurboTax software versions. A bit hidden this year. TurboTax® Desktop 2023-2024 | Tax Software Download (intuit.com)
2023 TURBOTAX
CD/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 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.
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.
ONLINE 2023
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
The ONLINE program requires you to choose at least one option so the proper program will be presented to you OR you can simply choose to start for free and if you need to upgrade later you can make that decision for you. This method is so you can use the program that suits your situation to start with unlike in the past where you believe you are using a free option but get a rude awakening later when you are upgraded.
The CD/Download option is no longer obvious on the TurboTax site. Intuit seems to be pushing online versions. I needed software I could install on my desktop.
I tried the regular stores such as Walmart/Target/Office Depot, but they did not have the software. Perhaps December was too early to look. I noticed that each of these stores has the versions online for a few dollars cheaper than ordering from the TurboTax website. I eventually downloaded the more expensive version from TurboTax (convenience decision). Desktop/downloadable versions are at TurboTax® Desktop 2023-2024 | Tax Software Download (intuit.com).
This year, TurboTax puts ONLINE versions on the front page of their website.
To find the Download/CD/Desktop version, you have to scroll down to the very bottom to find a link to Desktop products.
Look for All Desktop products for the comparison table of the TurboTax software versions. A bit hidden this year. TurboTax® Desktop 2023-2024 | Tax Software Download (intuit.com)