Lack of Transparency/Deceptive user interface, request for a refund

fromctob — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:22:43 GMT

I used the turbotax online for filing my tax return last night, and Turbotax charged me $295.37 (Order Number: [removed]).

My tax situation is relatively simple: standard W-2 income and a limited number of stock transactions. However, your platform’s design led me to believe that the "Premium" service was a requirement rather than an elective add-on.

I am requesting these refunds based on the following:

Lack of Fee Transparency: The final cost was not clearly communicated until the very end of the process, at which point the time invested in the platform created a "sunk cost" pressure to proceed.
Misleading Service Tiering: My return did not require the level of "expert" assistance or specialized features that justify a near $300 price tag.
Deceptive: Upon reviewing my records and discussing this with friends, it is clear that I was led into the same unnecessary premium tier last year.

I have been a loyal user, but the current pricing structure feels like a predatory tactic rather than a value-added service. I'd like to request a refund and only be charged for the necessary service.

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