Filing more returns

[fasteddie]

I have a total of 9 family members wanting me to file for them. Is the best way for filing more returns to buy multiple Turbo Tax products?

[ColeenD3]

You can purchase 9 online programs or two desktop. 

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

The TurboTax CD/Download software will let you print unlimited returns BUT you can only e-file up to 5 Federal returns.  After the 5 e-files you must mail in the returns.  Buying another product will not get you 5 additional e-files, the limit is set by the IRS.

There is a $25 to e-file a State return.  You can mail them in to avoid the charge.

[AdventureDeb]

The TurboTax desktop software includes 5 free federal tax return e-files (IRS limit). Any tax returns over the 5 have to be printed and mailed to the IRS. For a state tax return there is an e-file charge for each state return e-filed, except for a New York state return.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

If you use the Online version, there is a charge for the returns (Federal and State) but there is no charge to e-file.  The Online version is good for a Federal & State return per UserID and password.  You would need to create a new account for each person.  If you use the same account for everyone, each new return would overwrite the old return and you cannot get it back.