What is the difference between Turbotax live basic and IRS free file?

[Guavalord54]

There seems to be a limited time offer that requires you to file by 3/27 to get this for free, ->

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/ 

but is there an income limit or difference in how complex the tax returns are compared to the free file version?

-> https://freefile.intuit.com/

[ColeenD3]

The IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax is geared towards lower-income filers, regardless of tax return complexity, and is only offered through the IRS Free File Alliance (FFA) program. No upgrades are available.

TurboTax Free Edition, on the other hand, can be used by higher-income filers but only handles simple returns with no additional schedules.  Upgrades and add-ons, such as TurboTax PLUS and Audit Defense, are available.

Related Information:

• What is the IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax?
• How do I switch to IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax?
• Is TurboTax Free Edition right for me?

[JoeyB · Accepted solution]

Intuit has elected not to renew its participation in the IRS Free File Program and will no longer be offering IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax. You may still qualify for other IRS Free File offers by visiting http:www.IRS.Gov/freefile. Or you can visit www.turbotax.com to see available TurboTax offerings.

[Critter-3]

@JoeyB 

And the info you are posting is not really relevant since the online system is not currently available so directing users to a system that is not currently working can frustrate them further.