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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 10:28:19 PM

How many returns can you efile with Home & Business?

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 10:28:21 PM

The TurboTax CD\Download versions include up to five (5) free federal e-files and one state download. You could e-file more than five (5) federal income tax returns but there is an e-file fee.

You could purchase additional states as needed. The e-file fee for the state is not included. 

You can do as many paper income tax returns and as like but once again, after the five free e-files, you will have to pay for e-filing or mail the additional ones. 

Level 2
Oct 19, 2019 3:29:13 PM

Just to clarify, when purchasing additional states does this include the e-file fee, or is the e-file fee additional to the purchase fee of an additional state?

Level 15
Oct 19, 2019 3:43:05 PM


@max656 wrote:

Just to clarify, when purchasing additional states does this include the e-file fee, or is the e-file fee additional to the purchase fee of an additional state?


When using the TurboTax desktop editions there is an e-file fee for e-filing a state income tax return.  For the personal editions of TurboTax the e-file fee for a state return is $19.99 or $24.99 depending on when the state return is e-filed during the year.  This fee can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.

Level 2
Oct 20, 2019 6:12:48 PM

Is it possible to e-file the state return for North Carolina after Oct 15?

Level 15
Oct 20, 2019 6:19:56 PM

No, not from Turbo Tax.  Efiling closed Oct 15, 2019.  And you can only efile state if Federal was first efiled and accepted.

New Member
May 28, 2020 5:13:39 AM

If you have more than 5 Federal returns ,can you tell me how much the additional charges are to file online and if you need additional or different software?

 

Level 15
May 28, 2020 5:20:27 AM


@jobower wrote:

If you have more than 5 Federal returns ,can you tell me how much the additional charges are to file online and if you need additional or different software?

 


The limit of 5 federal e-files is set by the IRS when using personal tax software.  Professional tax software does not have a limit.

Any tax returns that need to be filed after the 5 e-files have been used can be printed and mailed.

New Member
Jan 15, 2021 1:46:26 PM

Could we file more than one return for State (Michigan) "for the same person" using the same Home and Business if the person owns more than one "single-member LLC?" Or does the same business owner not have to file more than one state tax return? Please be specific. Thanks. 

 

Level 15
Jan 15, 2021 2:01:22 PM

All your income goes on the same tax return.  You fill out a schedule C for each Single Member LLC in the same Federal return.  Same for state.  Are any of your Single Member LLC set up as an S corp?  If you have a S corp you need to file a separate federal Business return from your personal return.

New Member
Jan 15, 2021 3:00:24 PM

I have no S-Corp. 

1. You mean all my income goes on the same 1040 form? 

2. So, if I have two LLCs and should file two returns for the state, does the desktop software easily walk me through everything and create the Schedule Cs for both the state and federal as long as I enter the info on the two LLCs with their own TIN (I assume the software will ask me if I have a second company?) or will I have to take a course and be an expert to be able to do all that, in which case I'll have to go to a tax expert? 

 

Level 15
Jan 15, 2021 3:35:54 PM

#1 Yes.  You only file one federal 1040 return for all your income.

 

Don't know about your state.  Never heard of needing to file more than 1 return for state.  The state returns usually start with the federal AGI.  Maybe there is some other kind of return you need to file for your LLCs in your state in addition to your state personal return.  

Level 1
Feb 20, 2021 1:20:34 PM

I e-filed one Pennsylvania Federal and a CA fed & state. I was charged $20. and $40. so far

What was the $40 fee for ??

Daniel Richards

Intuit Alumni
Feb 20, 2021 1:39:53 PM

@TuTU196844

 

One state INCLUDED with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business
 

Prepare and print unlimited returns for one state at no extra cost.
Only 40 per additional state. E-file additional

 

Early e-filing fee $20 each. Anticipated fee increase expected in March 2021. Prices are subject to change without notice.

E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns.

New Member
Mar 30, 2021 11:43:36 AM

How much is the fee for e-filing beyond the 5 return limit (Home and Business)?

Level 15
Mar 30, 2021 11:44:58 AM

Sorry 5 is the max, IRS limit.  You can't buy more efiles.  You have to print and mail the rest.

Returning Member
Jan 22, 2022 11:45:13 PM

How much is the professional program.

I have more than 5 taxes in the family and I would like to efile them.

Thank you

[email address removed]

Level 15
Jan 23, 2022 3:46:51 AM


@Rosa11 wrote:

How much is the professional program.

I have more than 5 taxes in the family and I would like to efile them.

Thank you

[email address removed]


See this TurboTax support FAQ for information - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/what-is-proseries-what-is-lacerte/00/25991

Level 15
Jan 23, 2022 4:34:21 AM

If you are not already an ERO ( or have the ability to sign up as one)  then you cannot use any professional program.   If you don't want  to mail in returns and some of them have AGI of $73K or less than use one of the IRS FREE FILE choices ...   https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

New Member
Mar 1, 2022 1:07:58 PM

What is the charge to file more than 5 e-file returns per return?

New Member
Mar 1, 2022 1:09:54 PM

What is the charge for additional federal e-files and how is it paid

Level 15
Mar 1, 2022 1:16:16 PM


@skippkooi wrote:

What is the charge for additional federal e-files and how is it paid


The 5 e-files is the limit imposed by the IRS when using personal tax preparation software.  Once the 5 e-files have been used any more tax returns will have to be printed and mailed.