TurboTax Online Basic
Step-by-step guidance makes doing your taxes easy
Here’s how it works:
Asks easy questions
We customize questions to your unique situation and put your answers on the right tax forms
for you.
Guides you step by step
With tax answers on every
screen, easy import, and error checking, doing your taxes is easier than ever.
Efile for FREE
Use free efile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as
8 days.
Why TurboTax Basic is the easiest choice for you…
TurboTax Basic was designed to make doing your simple taxes easy, by guiding you step by step through your federal tax return. Choose TurboTax Basic if any of the following apply to you:
- You file a 1040EZ or other simple tax return
- You own your home but don’t have a mortgage
- You rent your home
If you have a mortgage, childcare expenses, or made charitable donations, TurboTax Deluxe will help you maximize your deductions for the biggest tax refund.
If you own investments or rental property, choose TurboTax Premier. It has everything in Deluxe PLUS will provide extra guidance so you get the most from your investments.
If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, 1099 contractor, or single-owner LLC, TurboTax Home & Business has everything in Premier and will help you make the most of your business and personal tax deductions.
Everything you need to easily do your simple tax return.
Does the Hard Work for You
- Easy Questions, Tailored to You — Guides you step by step through your tax return, then puts your answers on the right tax forms for you, including 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040.
Automatically Fills in W-2 and 1099 Info — Gets your W-2 and 1099 information directly from over 100,000 companies and automatically puts it in the right tax forms.- Transfers Last Year’s Tax Info — No retyping necessary. Fills in your tax return with your personal info from last year. You can also import last year’s info from other tax software including TaxACT and H&R Block’s TaxCut.
- Imports Your Financial Data — Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken®, QuickBooks® 2006 and higher, and Microsoft® Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year.
Offers Help When You Need It
Live Tax Answers — Our new Live Community gives you instant access to answers to relevant tax questions on every screen. Ask a question and get answers from tax experts and others in the TurboTax community.- Straightforward Guidance — Offers plain-English explanations of specific tax areas and helpful examples when you need them.
- FREE Technical Support — Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat.
Spots Errors and Shows Where to Fix Them
- Checks for Mistakes — Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right.
- Guaranteed Accurate Calculations — If you should get hit with an IRS or state penalty or interest due to a TurboTax calculation error, we’ll pay you the penalty and interest.
- Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Tax Laws — Ensures your return includes the latest tax forms and complies with every update in the tax law.
- Preview Your Tax Summary and 1040 Tax Form Before You File — Preview a summary list to find any missing pieces of info, or view your filled-in 1040 form before you file.
Gets Your Refund Fast
- Tracks Your Tax Refund in Real Time — As you complete your tax return, watch your refund add up on our Refund Monitor.
- Speeds Up Your Tax Refund — Efile for FREE with direct deposit and get your refund in as few as
8 days.
Plus, includes everything in our Federal Free Edition:
- Saves Your Progress — Do your taxes at your own pace, at any time of day. You can even skip around in your return.
- Handles Different Types of Wages and Income — We’ll walk you through entering your W-2s, unemployment benefits, retirement, disability, and survivor’s benefits. If you need extra guidance and tax answers, upgrade at any time.
- Try it out without creating a user ID. Save your info when you want to.
- Risk Free — Not sure Free Edition will cover your unique situation? Start anytime and we will prompt you if another TurboTax program may be better for you. When you upgrade, the info you’ve entered so far will transfer automatically.
- File an Extension or Amendment if You Need To — Running out of time? Easily prepare an application for a filing extension with just a few clicks. Or, amend a tax return you’ve already submitted.
Start for Free Pay only when you print or efile.
