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How many returns can I e-file in TurboTax?

The short answer is 5; click your version below to learn more. Which version am I using?

TurboTax CD/Download software

Per IRS regulations, you can e-file up to five (5) federal returns using TurboTax software.

Although you can prepare paper returns for as many states as you want, you can only e-file up to three (3) state returns per federal return. State returns in excess of this limit will need to be printed and mailed.

TurboTax Online

In TurboTax Online, you can prepare and e-file one (1) federal and up to five (5) state returns per user ID and password.

You can e-file a total of five (5) federal returns for each email address you sign in with, as long as you use a unique Taxpayer Identification Number and a separate TurboTax Online User ID and password for each return.

Per IRS regulations, preparers are prohibited from using the same email address to e-file more than five federal returns in an Online Personal Tax preparation product.

Need to e-file more than 5 federal returns?

If you need to e-file more than five federal returns and/or you are a professional tax preparer, consider switching to ProSeries or Lacerte software.

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