Can I pay filing fees before return is complete to get early bird discount in 2023?

samtt · ‎February 21, 2023

In the past, I was able to pay the filing fees before my return was complete to avoid the 3/1 price increase. Is this still possible in 2023?

bluedeb · ‎February 21, 2023

Yes, you can go through the File section to pay TurboTax fees, just don't go to the end to file your return.

To pay for TurboTax: before you file:

Open or continue your return
Select File in the menu and then select Start next to Step 1 Review your order
Select View payment options
Select Pay now(or Pay with Federal Refund, if that option is available) to make your payment

Because paying for your TurboTax Online fees is separate from e-filing your return, you can pay at any time prior to filing your return.

bluedeb · ‎February 21, 2023

Yes, you can go through the File section to pay TurboTax fees, just don't go to the end to file your return.

To pay for TurboTax: before you file:

Open or continue your return
Select File in the menu and then select Start next to Step 1 Review your order
Select View payment options
Select Pay now(or Pay with Federal Refund, if that option is available) to make your payment

Because paying for your TurboTax Online fees is separate from e-filing your return, you can pay at any time prior to filing your return.

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