TurboTax Basic
Quickly file your simple tax return
Includes extra guidance and support for your taxes:
- Transfer info from last Year's TurboTax return
- Get answers by phone or live chat* (Fees may apply)
- Get ongoing access to previous TurboTax returns
- Get an extra 5% on top of your refund with our exclusive bonus* (See offer details)
Efile up to five federal tax returns for free
- Support available by phone or live chat
Buy Now Key Features of TurboTax Basic CD/Download:
Step-by-step guidance
We'll walk you through your income taxes step by step and give you tax tips and advice along the way, so you don't miss a thing.
Returning customer? Transfer info from last year's return
No retyping necessary. We'll automatically pull in information from your previous year's TurboTax return to help save time and increase accuracy.
Automatic import of your W-2 and 1099 info
We can automatically import your W-2 and 1099 tax form data from over 400,000 participating employers and financial institutions.
Live answers by phone*
Get personalized, expert answers to your toughest tax questions. Our credentialed TurboTax experts, all CPAs and EAs, are here to talk to you one on one, by phone, if you need it. (Fees may apply)*
Maximum tax refund, guaranteed
If you get a bigger refund using any other tax preparation method, we'll give you your money back.100% accurate calculations, guaranteed
If you receive an IRS or state penalty or interest due to a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.Audit Support Guarantee
Get free one-on-one audit guidance year-round from an experienced tax expert.
Plus, get all these helpful features to make your taxes easier:
No need to know taxes
Just gather your W-2s and any other tax documents. We’ll ask you easy questions and fill in all the right tax forms for you, including 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040.
Support by phone or chat
Get one-on-one answers to your questions from our Customer Support Agents via phone or live chat, free.*
Get tax deductions for your dependents
We'll show you who qualifies as your dependent, and find tax-saving deductions and credits like the child and dependent care credit, earned income credit (EIC), and child tax credit.
No appointment needed—go at your own pace
Do your income taxes at your own pace, at any time of day. We automatically save your progress while you do your taxes. Take a break whenever you'd like.
Your information is secure
We're dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. We test our site daily for security, use the most advanced technology available, and employ a dedicated Privacy Team.
Free efile: Get your fastest possible tax refund
Efile your federal and state tax return with direct deposit to get your fastest tax refund possible. Free federal and state efile is included with TurboTax Online.
Personalized to your unique situation
We ask questions to get to know you. Then, based on what you tell us, we'll search for every tax break that applies to you.
Thousands of error checks before you file
Before you file, we complete thousands of error checks to ensure your tax return is accurate and you avoid triggering an audit.
Transfer your federal tax info to state—finish up fast
Once you complete your federal taxes, we can transfer your information over to your state return to help you finish quickly and easily. Additional fees apply.
Always up-to-date with the latest tax laws
When tax laws change, TurboTax Online changes with them, so you can be sure your tax return includes the latest IRS and state tax forms.
See your tax refund in real time
TurboTax displays and updates your federal and state tax refunds (or taxes due) as you do your income taxes, so you always know where you stand.
Your tax refund, your way
Choose to receive your tax refund by check, direct deposit to your bank account, or to a pre-paid NetSpend® Premier Visa® Card.
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Easy questions to get to know you
Get live help by phone and chat* (Fees may apply)
Transfer info from last year's TurboTax return
Maximize tax deductions and credits
Find big tax deductions for your home
Accurately value donations to charity
Extra guidance for investment income
Maximize rental property tax deductions
Find refund-boosting business tax write-offs
Guidance for S Corp, partnership, C Corp, or multi member LLC
TurboTax Basic CD/Download screenshots
TurboTax Basic walks you step by step through your taxes. We'll ask you easy questions about your tax situation in plain English.
Have a question? Just ask us. We'll give you an answer in real time. Or, talk to a CPA, EA or tax attorney by phone or chat, free.
We'll save you time by transferring your tax information from last year's TurboTax return.
We make sure you keep every hard-earned dollar you deserve. Your biggest possible refund is guaranteed.
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Forms included with TurboTax
TurboTax takes the worry out of deciding which forms you need to file. Just answer simple questions and TurboTax fills out the right forms for you.
Most Commonly-Filed IRS Tax Forms and Schedules
- Form 1040
- U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1040A
- U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1040EZ
- Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents
- Schedule A
- Itemized Deductions
- Schedule B
- Interest and Dividend Income
- Schedule C/EZ
- Profit (or Loss) from Business/Net Profit from Business
- Schedule D
- Capital Gains and Losses/Additional Capital Gains and Losses
- Schedule E
- Supplemental Income and Loss
- Schedule EIC
- Earned Income Credit
- Schedule SE
- Self-Employment Tax
- Form 8949
- Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
Other Tax Forms and Schedules
- Schedule F
- Profit or Loss from Farming
- Schedule H
- Household Employment Taxes
- Schedule J
- Income Averaging for Farmers and Fishermen
- Schedules K-1 (Form 1041)
- Estates and Trusts
- Schedules K-1 (Form 1065)
- Partner's Share of Income, Credits, Deductions
- Schedules K-1 (Form 1120S)
- Shareholder's Share of Income, Credits, etc
- Schedule R
- Credit for Elderly or Disabled
- Form 982
- Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness
- Form 1040-ES
- Estimated Tax for Individuals
- Form 1040-V
- Payment Vouchers
- Form 1040X
- Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1098
- Mortgage Interest Statement
- Form 1098-C
- Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes
- Form 1098-T
- Tuition Statement
- Form 1099-A
- Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property
- Form 1099-C
- Cancellation of Debt
- Form 1099-DIV
- Dividends and Distributions
- Form 1099-G
- Certain Government Payments
- Form 1099-INT
- Interest Income
- Form 1099-MISC
- Miscellaneous Income
- Form 1099-OID
- Original Issue Discount
- Form 1099-Q
- Payments From Qualified Education Programs
- Form 1099-R
- Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, etc.
- Form 1099-SA
- Distributions from an HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA
- Form 1116
- Foreign Tax Credit
- Form 1116 AMT
- Foreign Tax Credit for AMT
- Form 1310
- Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer
- Form 2106/EZ
- Employee Business Exp/EZ Employee Business Expenses Short Form
- Form 2120
- Multiple Support Declaration
- Form 2210/2210AI
- Underpayment of Tax/Annualized Income
- Form 2210-F
- Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and Fishermen
- Form 2439
- Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains
- Form 2441
- Child and Dependent Care Expenses
- Form 2555
- Foreign Earned Income
- Form 3468
- Investment Credit
- Form 3800
- General Business Credit
- Form 3903
- Moving Expenses
- Form 4136
- Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels
- Form 4137
- Tax on Unreported Tip Income
- Form 4255
- Recapture of Investment Credit
- Form 4506
- Request for Copy of Tax Form
- Form 4562
- Depreciation and Amortization
- Form 4684
- Casualties and Theft
- Form 4797
- Sales of Business Property
- Form 4835
- Farm Rental Income and Expenses
- Form 4852
- Substitute for Form W-2 or 1099-R
- Form 4868
- Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File
- Form 4952/AMT
- Investment Interest Expense Deduction/Investment Interest Expense Deduction - AMT
- Form 4972
- Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
- Form 5329
- Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (including IRAs)
- Form 5405
- First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit
- Form 5695
- Residential Energy Credits
- Form 6198
- At-Risk Limitations
- Form 6251
- Alternative Minimum Tax
- Form 6252
- Installment Sale Income
- Form 6781
- Gains/Losses from Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles
- Form 8283
- Non-cash Charitable Contributions
- Form 8332
- Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced of Separated Parents
- Form 8379
- Injured Spouse Allocation
- Form 8396
- Mortgage Interest Credit
- Form 8453
- U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS E-File Return
- Form 8582/AMT/CR
- Passive Activity Loss Limitations/AMT/Credit Limitations
- Form 8586
- Low-Income Housing Credit
- Form 8606
- Nondeductible IRAs
- Form 8615
- Tax for Certain Children with Investment Income over $1,900
- Form 8801
- Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax
- Form 8812
- Additional Child Tax Credit
- Form 8814
- Parents' Election To Report Child's Interest and Dividends
- Form 8815
- Exclusion of Interest from Series EE and I U.S. Savings Bonds
- Form 8822
- Change of Address
- Form 8824
- Like-Kind Exchange
- Form 8829
- Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
- Form 8834
- Qualified Electric and Plug-in Electric Vehicle Credit
- Form 8839
- Qualified Adoption Expenses
- Form 8853
- Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts
- Form 8857
- Request for Innocent Spouse Relief
- Form 8859
- D.C. First-Time Homebuyer Credit
- Form 8862
- Information to Claim Earned Income Credit After Disallowance
- Form 8863
- Education Credits
- Form 8880
- Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
- Form 8881
- Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs
- Form 8885
- Health Coverage Tax Credit
- Form 8888
- Direct Deposit of Refund
- Form 8889
- Health Savings Account
- Form 8891
- Canadian Registered Retirement Plans
- Form 8903
- Domestic Production Activities Deduction
- Form 8910
- Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
- Form 8911
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
- Form 8917
- Tuition and Fees Deduction
- Form 8919
- Uncollected Social Security and Medicare Tax on Wages
- Form 8930
- Midwestern Disaster Area Distributions
- Form 8936
- Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit
- Form 8938
- Statement of Foreign Financial Assets
- Form 8941
- Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums
- Form 9465
- Installment Agreement Request
- Form SS-4
- Application for Employer Identification Number
- Form TD F 90-22.1
- Report of Foreign Bank Accounts and Financial Accounts
- Form W-4
- Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
- Form W-2
- Wages and Tax Statement
- Form W-2G
- Certain Gambling Winnings
Minimum requirements for your computer
Windows® CD/Download Products
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2013 software installed on a Windows computer. The 2013 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, Home & Business, and Business.
Processor
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or faster processor
Monitor
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
Operating Systems
- Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Pro with Service Pack 3 or higher
- Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
- Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Administrative rights required to install TurboTax
RAM
- 1 GB or more recommended
Hard Disk Space
- Federal Products: 500 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 1.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4 client if not already installed)
- State Products: 15 MB
- Federal plus State Product: 515 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 1.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4 client if not already installed)
Third Party Software
- Microsoft .NET 4 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- Adobe Reader 8 or higher
Internet Connection
- 56 Kbps (Broadband connection recommended)
Printer
- Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Mac CD/Download Products
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax 2013 software installed on a Mac computer. The TurboTax 2013 versions are Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business. TurboTax Business is not available for the Mac.
Processor
- Multi core Intel Processor with 64-bit Support
Monitor
- 1024x768 screen resolution or higher
Operating System
- Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
- Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later
RAM
- 1 GB of memory
Hard Disk Space
- Federal Products: 330 MB
- State Products: 30 MB
- Federal plus State Products: 360 MB
Internet Connection
- 56 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)
Printer
- Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer