https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/did-i-really-forfeit-my-free-turbotax-audit-defense-that-supposedly-came-with-my-turbotax-advantage/01/3705050#M1370726 <P>At the end of 2024, I paid $120 for a TurboTax Advantage subscription. On April 1, 2025, I installed TurboTax Desktop and activated my software with the license key. On April 15, 2025, I filed for an extension.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Now it’s October 2025, and I’m ready to file my 2024 tax return under that extension. However, just before filing, TurboTax is prompting me to pay $60 for Audit Defense again.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I then noticed the fine print under TurboTax Advantage program terms and conditions:<BR /><EM>"To claim this member benefit, Audit Defense must be activated in your 2024 tax software by April 30, 2025."</EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My questions are:</P><OL><LI><P>Is the “Audit Defense activation” process separate from the normal TurboTax Desktop software activation process?</P></LI><LI><P>If so, did I effectively forfeit my "free" Audit Defense benefit by filing for an extension and not explicitly activating AuditDefense before April 15, 2025?</P></LI></OL><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If answers are yes&amp;yes, then this restriction seems unfair and not in line with fostering a positive relationship with customers.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:10:37 GMT asdfg1234 2025-10-03T22:10:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/did-i-really-forfeit-my-free-turbotax-audit-defense-that-supposedly-came-with-my-turbotax-advantage/01/3705050#M1370726 <P>At the end of 2024, I paid $120 for a TurboTax Advantage subscription. On April 1, 2025, I installed TurboTax Desktop and activated my software with the license key. On April 15, 2025, I filed for an extension.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Now it’s October 2025, and I’m ready to file my 2024 tax return under that extension. However, just before filing, TurboTax is prompting me to pay $60 for Audit Defense again.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I then noticed the fine print under TurboTax Advantage program terms and conditions:<BR /><EM>"To claim this member benefit, Audit Defense must be activated in your 2024 tax software by April 30, 2025."</EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My questions are:</P><OL><LI><P>Is the “Audit Defense activation” process separate from the normal TurboTax Desktop software activation process?</P></LI><LI><P>If so, did I effectively forfeit my "free" Audit Defense benefit by filing for an extension and not explicitly activating AuditDefense before April 15, 2025?</P></LI></OL><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If answers are yes&amp;yes, then this restriction seems unfair and not in line with fostering a positive relationship with customers.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:10:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/did-i-really-forfeit-my-free-turbotax-audit-defense-that-supposedly-came-with-my-turbotax-advantage/01/3705050#M1370726 asdfg1234 2025-10-03T22:10:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-did-i-really-forfeit-my-free-turbotax-audit-defense-that-supposedly-came-with-my-turbotax/01/3707369#M1371756 <P>I'm&nbsp; having the same issue, this is ridiculous and was not clear when purchasing TurboTax advantage. Scam!!</P> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:44:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-did-i-really-forfeit-my-free-turbotax-audit-defense-that-supposedly-came-with-my-turbotax/01/3707369#M1371756 nuancer 2025-10-15T16:44:51Z