With the new tax changes, TurboTax Free Edition, handles only simple returns with no additional schedules. Upgrades and add-ons, such as TurboTax PLUS and Audit Defense, are available at an additional cost.
The following TurboTax FAQ shows the list of qualifications for the TurboTax Free Edition: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3334660
Or you might qualify for TurboTax Free File Program .
To qualify for free 2018 federal and state tax returns in the Free File Program, you'll need to meet one of these requirements:
With the new tax changes, TurboTax Free Edition, handles only simple returns with no additional schedules. Upgrades and add-ons, such as TurboTax PLUS and Audit Defense, are available at an additional cost.
The following TurboTax FAQ shows the list of qualifications for the TurboTax Free Edition: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3334660
Or you might qualify for TurboTax Free File Program .
To qualify for free 2018 federal and state tax returns in the Free File Program, you'll need to meet one of these requirements:
well not a scam just after you buy delux 49.99 theires a state fee 49.99 then a state fee 49.99. just a money grap, more like entrapment but not really since you can just use another site or something just more difficult if youve already filed portions of your return.
All those stupid FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE ads on tv were a SCAM even filing no detailed deductions.
The FREE FREE ads on TV are just a way to sucker people in. Its not free. just did a return for my daughter who only made 4700 last year because she is in college. but since she needed one special form for college tuition, of course then one must get an upgrade. what a bunch of crap. scam
Just tried it on Free, said I had to file form 1040 (which is supposed to be covered under the free edition) and yet it claimed THAT was the reason I HAD to upgrade. False advertising and money grab, and illegal as all hell.
It's a scam, I paid 49.99 and the return went missing, ask the support they told me they cannot do anything because the part where I e-file is free they only charge me for "documenting" not filing. What a scam...
Everyone must file Form 1040 now. Under the new tax laws, forms 1040-EZ and 1040-A were eliminated.
I was a dedicated Turbo Tax customer for 3 years. Last year I used an accountant. I went to get copies of my 2016 and 2017 and they are making me pay just to download my past returns that I filed with them. Really shady guys.
They'll tell you it's free right up until the end and then charge you fees on top of fees while doing everything they can to hide the actual free version. Very shady practice and I won't be back.
Agreed. I file a simple return and get hacked with those fees as well. They're lying to get you to do your taxes then screw you.
I didn't get any upgrades. Nothing special. I filled a 1040ez, and made less than 25,000 and I still got charged. It's false advertisement and very unfair. I'll go elsewhere next year.
Your fraudulent program told me I entered a 1099 document which is complete fantasy. Intuit are hucksters.
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Your fraudulent program told me I entered a 1099 document which is complete fantasy. Intuit are hucksters.
No one in this forum has the faintest idea what you are talking about.
2019 Filing
Free if you qualify. I don't qualify.
I file STANDARD
It cost me $50.00 for the Deluxe CD version online.
No additional fees for E-filing Federal.
Additional fees for E-filing State $19.99
Additional fees for processing E-Filing State $39.99
Free to print and mail yourself.
These prices could change if you file with a more in depth tax status.
I spent hours filling this all in to realize at the end it was a scam. I went to taxact and it was smooth sailing and no fee
I agree first year I used it it was free but ever since then it cost me about $200. I've used for about nine years but this will be my last when irs.gov and others truly are free
i found out that when you go to irs.gov and use turbotax free file that it is free if your income is right but if you go to the TurboTax website and try the turbotax free edition it will charge you something no matter what. My son and I work at the same place and same 401k retirement. I used the TurboTax website and was charged $110 because"the free edition does not include retirement contribution credit form"and I was forced to upgrade to deluxe in order to finish and file, I looked at other reveiws and there are alot of other people that got the same message and my son used the irs.gov website and was charged nothing. Here is link that was helpful https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-just-tricked-you-into-paying-to-file-your-taxes?fbclid=IwAR2sm7grPRuzWErt4hjfxKQUt2uNWDpVq8HlTietl2d5kX2QM5Zt_cnCgSQ
To use any of TurboTax online products, it is free to start. It is free allowing you to use our thorough and precise navigation interview process to see what your tax refund or tax due would look like. All our questions and information which guide you through the process are in compliance with the newest federal and state tax laws. Once you decide to file with us, you need to pay. The price is based on which products you are chosen after entering your information.
If you are looking for a complete free filing, you might want to consider another option. It's called the TaxFreedom which is an IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax. It is exclusively available online and has its own dedicated website at taxfreedom.com. It isn't accessible from the "regular" TurboTax.com website and is not the same as the TurboTax Free Edition. For 2019, if your Adjusted Gross Income AGI is $36,000 or less, you may qualify.
I hope this helps answer your question.
Filed last year for free, federal and state. Did the same just now for 2019. But my efile was rejected for the reason of adjusted gross from previous year not matching. However, I have pulled up my 2018 number and it is exactly what Turbo Tax filed for 2018. So you now tell me I can sign up for Live Chat with a CPA and it is free but after March 28, it won't be/it will be 80.00 for that part of the deal. If I try to read the disclaimer to be absolutely sure you will not charge me now or later, it runs through at warp speed and jumps so it is unreadable. I do not feel secure I will not be charged for this after the fact. So with that insecurity , I am disgusted. Wasted my time and gave out information on line to get this done and now I have an efile fed and state return that will not go through and I can't get you to switch me to a mail in form no matter how many times I try it. And will I have a problem on the mailed form if the adjusted supposedly don't match the IRS figures from last year but THEY ARE THE CORRECT numbers that are on the 2018 filing? Disgusted disgusted disgusted. My returns are not complex. So sorry I went with you guys and will discontinue all usage of your products.
Wrong! I was doing my daughters taxes. She didn't make a lot of money, but had college expenses. Following the instructions I added the college expenses. When I did that her tax filing was no longer free, although the expenses did not change her refund. I had to go back and remove the college expenses and it was free. I paid close attention to this since somebody had alerted me how people were being misled. I'm glad I paid attention. Now I wonder about my taxes. I used the standard deduction and had no unusual inputs but I paid. I have used Turbotax for years but will not use them again. Deceptive practices turn me off.