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Returning Member
posted Jul 13, 2025 8:46:03 AM

Retired U.S. Army

It says that TurboTax is free for military service members, but I am retired. Do I still get the benefit?

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Level 15
Jul 13, 2025 8:52:47 AM

Sorry---the military discount is for active duty members of the military.  Thank you for your service.

Returning Member
Jul 13, 2025 9:03:18 AM

Thank you for the quick response, but typical answer. 

Level 15
Jul 13, 2025 10:03:32 AM

MILITARY DISCOUNT

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/military-edition.jsp

 

(There are no military discounts on “Live” versions, the CD/download or on add-on features)

 

In the My Info section of the program indicate that you are active military.  You must enter a Military W-2 in the Wages & Income section and after completing the W-2 on the screen labeled Let's check for uncommon situations you will need to check the box Active military duty

Level 15
Jul 13, 2025 10:04:35 AM

Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

 

Or—if you live in certain states you may be eligible to use the new IRS Direct File

 

 

In Filing Season 2025, Direct File will be available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

 

https://directfile.irs.gov/

 

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2629