How TurboTax works
We get to know you, help you find every tax deduction
you deserve and double-check your tax return
to help make sure it’s right.
Bring your W-2s. We’ll help with the rest.
Just gather up your W-2s and any other tax documents and keep them handy. Don’t worry if you don’t have them all yet, you can still get started. We can even import many tax documents directly from your employer or financial institution. We’ll ask you easy-to-answer questions in plain English and fill in all the right tax forms for you.
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Get help along the way.
If you need us, we’re ready. Just give us a call or chat live with a TurboTax expert to get the right answers.*
"Unsure about which tax documents you need to gather? Have questions about your tax refund? We’re here for you each step of the way."
Lisa Skelly
TurboTax employee
EA, Masters degree in Taxation
21 years tax experience
We double-check everything.
TurboTax double-checks your tax return as you go, and before you file, so you can be sure nothing has been left out.
Pay nothing out of pocket.
If you don’t want to use a credit card, you can subtract any TurboTax preparation fees from your federal tax refund and have the balance of your refund deposited directly to your bank account. There is a one-time fee of $29.99 for this service.*
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We guarantee you'll get your biggest tax refund. And with efile, you’ll get it as fast as possible. We’ll also give you the option to have it direct deposited onto a NetSpend Premier® Visa® Card. Ready to get started? Try it for free. Pay only when you file.*
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