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TurboTax
TurboTax · Mountain View, California, United States · founded 1983
What it is
TurboTax is tax preparation software available online, on mobile and as desktop software. It supports returns involving self-employment, investments and rental income, with state filing available as a paid add-on. Users can import, upload or photograph documents, including information from participating employers and financial institutions; the maker says information can be auto-imported from more than one million such organizations. Customers can receive unlimited expert advice or have an expert prepare a return from start to finish. Free filing is limited to simple Form 1040 returns, and the listed estimate is that about 37% of taxpayers qualify. That tier excludes itemized deductions, business income, stock sales, rental income and other schedules. Deluxe searches more than 350 deductions and credits; Premium lists more than 450. The listed federal price for Do It Yourself Deluxe is $79, with state additional. Most paid online and mobile products allow payment when filing, printing, mailing or buying add-ons. The accuracy guarantee covers IRS or state penalties and interest caused by a calculation error, subject to terms.
For and against
For
- Supports self-employment, investment and rental income
- Documents can be imported, uploaded or photographed
- Expert advice or full-service filing is available
- Deluxe searches more than 350 deductions and credits
Against
- Free filing is limited to simple Form 1040 returns
- Free tier excludes itemized deductions and several income types
- State filing is a paid add-on on listed paid plans
- Mobile use requires internet access and standard data rates apply
The verdict
TurboTax offers a free route for eligible simple returns and paid options for more complex tax situations. Review the free-tier exclusions and additional state costs before choosing a plan.
Who it suits
TurboTax suits people preparing returns that may include self-employment, investment or rental income, as well as taxpayers seeking expert help. Its free option is for simple Form 1040 returns only.
Plans and prices
Free Edition
Simple Form 1040 returns
Read 20 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
Do It Yourself Deluxe
350+ deductions and credits
Read 20 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
Do It Yourself Premium
450+ deductions and credits
Read 20 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
Expert Assist Premium
450+ deductions and credits
Read 20 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
TurboTax Mobile Free Offer
Read 27 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
TurboTax Free Edition
Read 27 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
TurboTax Do It Yourself Deluxe
Read 27 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
TurboTax Expert Full Service
Read 27 Sep 2026 · turbotax.intuit.com
On the record
- Accuracy guarantee
- TurboTax pays IRS or state penalties and interest caused by a calculation error, subject to terms.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Audit support
- Eligible customers receive one-on-one question-and-answer support; representation costs extra.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Document imports
- Users can import, upload, or photograph documents; imports can come from employers and financial institutions.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Expert assistance
- Customers can receive unlimited expert advice or have an expert file the return from start to finish.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- Free filing is for simple Form 1040 returns; about 37% of taxpayers qualify.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Integration sources
- Information can be auto-imported from more than one million participating employers and financial institutions.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Investment income
- Yesturbotax.intuit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile access
- web_and_mobileturbotax.intuit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile requirements
- Mobile use requires internet access, and standard data rates apply for downloading and using the app.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Notable features
- Deluxe searches more than 350 deductions and credits and includes AI-powered Intuit Assist.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Payment timing
- Most paid online and mobile products allow payment when filing, printing, mailing, or buying add-ons.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Platforms and apps
- TurboTax is available online, on mobile, and as desktop software.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Refund policy
- Printing or electronically filing means satisfaction and generally waives the right to a refund.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Rental income
- Yesturbotax.intuit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Security statement
- The page says security is built into everything TurboTax does.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yesturbotax.intuit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free tier exclusions
- Free simple returns exclude itemized deductions, business income, stock sales, rental income, and other schedules.turbotax.intuit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 79turbotax.intuit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
