It depends on which version of TurboTax you are using to prepare the returns.
If you are using TurboTax Online, you will need to start a new account for each return.
Please see the following TurboTax FAQ for more information:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3403284
If you are using TurboTax CD/Download then you can e-file up to five federal tax returns (You can prepare as many returns as you want, but only five can be e-filed), so you would not have to purchase the CD/Download again.
Please see the following TurboTax FAQ for more information:
It depends on which version of TurboTax you are using to prepare the returns.
If you are using TurboTax Online, you will need to start a new account for each return.
Please see the following TurboTax FAQ for more information:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3403284
If you are using TurboTax CD/Download then you can e-file up to five federal tax returns (You can prepare as many returns as you want, but only five can be e-filed), so you would not have to purchase the CD/Download again.
Please see the following TurboTax FAQ for more information:
How many returns can I e-file with the iPad version of the software?
Can I prepare additional to submit outside of e-filing with the iPad version?
If you are using an iPad, you can only use the online version of TurboTax. With online software, you get ONE return per fee.
When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee. Each return needs its own account and user ID. If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.
When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software. You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones. If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.
I am using home & Business desktop downloaded version, can i able to e-file 2 federal tax free ?
@vivekjk70 wrote:
I am using home & Business desktop downloaded version, can i able to e-file 2 federal tax free ?
You can use the desktop edition to e-file 5 federal tax returns for free. Any return over 5 would have to be printed and mailed.
One. Unlike other years, apparently for 2020 you can only do one state return.
Thank you. I keep seeing you can file 5 e-file Fed returns free. How many state returns are free
I never used 5 federal e-files but if you say 5 are free I won't argue. I have done as many as three. In previous years Turbo Tax would allow you to e-file one state for free and I expect that is true today. But in previous years, I could run the state return for all the federal returns, but this year, 2020, I can only run one state which means I have to fill out the state form manually for the other two returns. Pooh!
You can ;efile 5 Federal returns with the Desktop product for free. You have to pay for the state software and pay to efile any state return you wish to efile. You can only efile 1 state return per Federal taxpayer.as well.
The product I bought came with one state efile, but in the past, even though I could not efile another state I could still fill the forms out and mail them in. This year 2020, apparently that is no longer the case. I can only fill out one state form and for the other (four) I have to fill the state forms out manually. Another disappointment in Turbo Tax.
What? That is not correct. You get the software for one specific state and you can complete as many returns for that specific state as you need to. If you mean you have some different states---each different state requires a download for an additional fee. And if you do not want to pay for those additional state software programs, then preparing them by hand is an option.
In the Desktop CD/Download program it is not one free state efile.
In the Desktop program you get one free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns in that state. Then each state return (including the first one) is 20 to efile, usually goes up to 25 March 1. Or you can print and mail state for free.
If you need to also file in another state you can buy another state program. Then same efiles fees apply. I think you can file 3 different states for 1 federal return.
Unless New York is one of your states. You can efile NY for free.
I wish you were correct, but I can't take the chance. My tax documents won't be available until March so I started my grandson's return. After I finished the federal, TurboTax said do you want to start your one state return. Normally, after I finish the federal, the program moves right on to the state and after the state is finished that is where I can choose to efile or not, and normally that is where you find out you can only efile one state but pay for additional ones. The message from Turbo Tax was after the federal was finished and before the state was started. My grandson's return is simple and I don't want to risk using my one and only state return.
Are you both in the same state? The one state refers to one state PROGRAM download not returns. You need to download the state program. It can prepare all the returns you need to do in that state. You won't be using it up on the first return.
It is not a free state efile. It is $20 to efile each state return including the first one. Goes up to $25 in March. People always misunderstand that.
And nothing has changed this year in the Desktop program. It is still the same rules to efile. You get 5 free federal efiles. The rest you can print and mail. It is still $20 to efile EACH state return or print and mail state for free. You can do more than 1 state return. Why do you think it changed to only 1? You must have mailed one of the state returns last year if you didn't pay for it. Or you had the fee deducted from a federal refund so you don't remember paying for one. Check your credit card charges.
I prepared returns for two people and I was able to get them both. So I was wrong before, and the reason was Turbo Tax asked (through the software) would you like to use your one free state now? Well at that point I didn't. I wanted to use it for the second return which was more complicated. As it turns out, I misunderstood the message but I was burned before by Turbo Tax and I didn't want to suffer again. I really thought I could e-file one state for free but Turbo Tax charged me $25.
I purchased Turbo Tax Deluxe and have prepared my granddaughters fed tax and want to do her state. It is not complicated and I don't want to use up my own state submission e-return. Can I uses Turbo Tax to complete her state forms and print them for mailing and save the e-return for myself?
@Jack1944 Is she in the same state as you? Yes you can print and mail all state returns for free. But if you are thinking you get 1 free state efile YOU DON'T.
In the Desktop program you get one free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns. Then each state return (including the first one) is $20 to efile, usually goes up to $25 March 1. Or you can print and mail state for free.
How many state and federal returns can I do with turbo tax home and business CD?
@bhajialilou wrote:
How many state and federal returns can I do with turbo tax home and business CD?
You can create, complete and file as many tax returns, federal and state, as needed using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions. However, you can only e-file 5 federal tax returns. Any tax returns over 5 have to be printed and mailed. The number of e-files is set by IRS rules and cannot be changed or increased when using the TurboTax personal tax preparation software.
Hi,
So if I'm following you clearly, I can do say a Federal Return for me & my son as well as state return for both of us? And there will be no additional charges? I don't plan to really e-return. THANKS!
Yes if you have the Desktop CD/Download program you can do unlimited returns and efile 5 federal for free. Or you can print and mail a federal return.
You can do unlimited returns for the same state and print and mail state for free or each state return is $25 to efile. You can only efile state if Federal was efiled and accepted. Oh except NY is free to efile.
FYI - To start a new return go up to FILE - New. But first be sure to save your return with a unique name so it doesn’t get confused with another return. Go to File-Save or Save As. Because if you do another return and they have the same first name or initial as you their return might save over yours.
And be in the habit of saving Frequently! When you are done save both the .tax data file and save it as a pdf file, go to File-Save to PDF. Then you won’t need the program installed to view or print your return in the future. Like if you need a copy to get a loan or something. And save backups off of your computer like to a flash drive or burn a CD.