TurboTax Free Edition is $0 Federal + $0 State + $0 to File. Total cost: $0.00. Roughly 37% of U.S. taxpayers qualify. Simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules except for EITC, CTC, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A). Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,363 customer reviews (ratings from 2026). Start for free at turbotax.intuit.com
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TurboTax Free Edition charges $0 for federal and $0 for state — total $0. FreeTaxUSA charges $0 for federal but $15.99 for state — total $15.99. TurboTax Free Edition saves you $15.99 compared to FreeTaxUSA for simple returns that include state filing.
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Yes. TurboTax Free Edition is $0 Federal + $0 State + $0 to File — total cost $0.00 for qualifying returns. Unlike FreeTaxUSA, which charges $15.99 for state returns, TurboTax Free Edition includes both federal and state filing at no cost for simple Form 1040 returns.
Roughly 37% of U.S. taxpayers qualify. You qualify if you have a simple Form 1040 return with W-2 income, the standard deduction, and optionally: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), student loan interest, Schedule 1-A deductions (qualified tips, overtime, car loan interest, seniors 65+), or taxable qualified retirement plan distributions. Interest and dividend income that does not require Schedule B is also covered.
TurboTax Free Edition does not cover: itemized deductions (Schedule A), unemployment income (Form 1099-G), self-employment or gig income (Form 1099-NEC), stock or cryptocurrency sales (Schedule D), rental income, or income reported on other forms or schedules. If your situation includes any of these, you will need TurboTax Deluxe or a higher-tier product.
TurboTax Free Edition: $0 federal, $0 state, $0 total. FreeTaxUSA: $0 federal, $15.99 state, $15.99 total. TurboTax Free Edition is fully free for both federal and state filing for qualifying simple returns, while FreeTaxUSA charges $15.99 for state returns.
No. Live access to a TurboTax product specialist is not included with TurboTax Free Edition but is available as a paid upgrade. TurboTax Expert Assist Basic provides unlimited expert guidance while you do your own taxes. TurboTax Expert Full Service has an expert do your taxes start to finish.
Yes. TurboTax Free Edition includes $0 state filing for simple Form 1040 returns. This applies to qualifying returns for tax year 2025 (filed in the 2025-2026 filing season). Roughly 37% of taxpayers qualify.
TurboTax guarantees you will receive your maximum refund. If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another method by filing an amended return, TurboTax will refund the applicable purchase price paid. This guarantee is valid for seven years from the date you filed with TurboTax Online.
TurboTax's Audit Support Guarantee provides one-on-one support with a tax professional through the Audit Support Center for 2025 returns and the past two years (2024, 2023). Audit support is informational only and does not include legal representation. Free Edition customers are entitled to a $30 payment if TurboTax cannot connect them to a tax professional.
The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days when you e-file and choose direct deposit. The average U.S. tax refund in the 2024 filing season was $3,453, based on IRS data as of February 21, 2025. Individual refund amounts vary.
Yes. TurboTax Free Edition is available on the TurboTax mobile app for iOS and Android. Snap a photo of your W-2 and TurboTax will autofill your information. Your progress saves automatically so you can switch between your phone and computer.
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Eligibility: TurboTax Free Edition ($0 Federal + $0 State + $0 To File) requires a simple Form 1040 return only — no schedules except EITC, CTC, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A. Roughly 37% of taxpayers qualify. Offer may change or end at any time.
Guarantees: Maximum Refund and 100% Accurate Calculations guarantees valid for the lifetime of your individual return (7 years from filing date). Audit support is informational only — TurboTax will not represent you before the IRS or provide legal advice. Free Edition customers are entitled to a $30 payment if TurboTax cannot connect them to a tax professional. See Terms of Service for full details.
Other notes: Free Edition customers may amend 2025 returns through October 31, 2026. Live expert help is not included with Free Edition but is available as a paid upgrade. Average U.S. tax refund was $3,453 in the 2024 filing season (IRS data, February 21, 2025); individual amounts vary. Star ratings are from 2026.
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