Get your maximum refund—
e-file your taxes online with
the leader in tax preparation
Filing your taxes online, or e-filing, is easy and the
fastest way to get your tax refund. And when you file your
tax return online with TurboTax, you get your biggest
refund possible, guaranteed.
Two ways you can e-file with TurboTax and get every dollar you deserve
No matter how you file, TurboTax will help get your taxes done right with your
biggest tax
refund. And, we’ve got you covered in any situation—we’ll e-file all
of your completed forms
to the IRS (1040, 1099, W-2). Join the millions who count
on TurboTax.
E-File your tax return with help
from
a real CPA on demand
Talk live to a trusted TurboTax CPA or EA, as often as you need, to get
advice as you go and for a final review before you e-file. All advice or
reviews from CPAs and EAs are guaranteed, for 100% confidence.
What do you get when you e-file with TurboTax?
More federal returns are prepared with TurboTax than any other tax preparation provider, totaling
over 36 million federal tax returns from last year alone. Filing your online tax return with TurboTax
means you’re not only working with the leader in tax prep, but that you also get:
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Your taxes done
right, guaranteedOur calculations are 100% accurate and up to date with the latest tax laws to give you complete confidence when you e-file your taxes. Otherwise, we'll pay you any IRS penalties.
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Your maximum
tax refundWe’ll review your tax return and search 350+ tax deductions and credits to make sure you get every dollar you deserve, guaranteed, based on your unique situation.
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Step-by-step
guidanceJust answer simple questions about your life. We’ll walk you through every step from there, do all the math for you, and put your info in the right place before you e-file.
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A big jump start
Sprint to the finish line by easily importing your W-2 info with our W-2 snap & auto-fill feature. Just snap a photo of your W-2, verify your data, and we’ll automatically put your information into all the right tax forms so you don’t have to.
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The green light
to fileCompleteCheck™ will run a comprehensive review of your tax return before you file your taxes online, and will walk you through any changes to make sure nothing gets missed.
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Automatic data
transfer next yearWhen you use TurboTax year after year, it gets even easier. As a returning customer, we’ll automatically transfer information from the previous year to save you time and help ensure accuracy.
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See why millions e-file with TurboTax every year
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“I absolutely love the simplicity and thoroughness of e-filing with TurboTax. The program guides you throughout and helps you to file accurately and with minimum hassle. This is my 5th year with TurboTax, and I think that it gets easier every year. I highly recommend TurboTax.”
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“I’ve used turbo tax e-file services for 10 years. Never one issue! The whole process is so easy, the way you're walked through step by step. They don't miss a thing. I recommend them all the time and my friends and family are never sorry they switched!”
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“It took almost no time at all to get my Federal and three states squared away from last year. Would definitely utilize TurboTax again for my e-filing in the future!"
PFRANK93,
Hillsboro, OR
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Benefits of e-filing taxes online
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Secure delivery
to the IRSE-file is the most secure way to get your return delivered to the IRS. That’s why all TurboTax returns are e-filed automatically, unless you choose to print and send by mail specifically.
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Email confirmation
from the IRSOnce you e-file, the IRS will send you a confirmation email to give you peace of mind that your tax return has been received.
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Your fastest
tax refundE-filing your tax return and using direct deposit is the easiest and fastest way to get your refund. 90% of taxpayers who e-file typically receive their refund within 21 days.
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TURBOTAX ONLINE/MOBILE
- Try for Free/Pay When You File:TurboTax online and mobile pricing is based on your tax situation and varies by product. $0 federal (for simple tax returns) + $0 state + $0 to file offer only available with TurboTax Free Edition; offer may change or end at any time without notice. Actual prices are determined at the time of print or e-file and are subject to change without notice. Savings and price comparisons based on anticipated price increase. Special discount offers may not be valid for mobile in-app purchases.
- QuickBooks Self-Employed Offer with TurboTax Self-Employed and TurboTax Live Self-Employed for Extension Filers: To receive your complimentary subscription to QuickBooks Self-Employed through 10/31/20, you must pay for your 2018 TurboTax Self-Employed or TurboTax Live Self-Employed return between 4/16/19 and 10/15/19 and sign-in and access your QuickBooks Self-Employed account via mobile app or at https://selfemployed.intuit.com/turbotax at least twice by 12/31/19. You will have the option of renewing your QuickBooks Self-Employed subscription by 10/31/20 for another year at the then-current subscription rate. You may cancel your subscription at any time from within the QuickBooks Self-Employed billing section. See https://quickbooks.intuit.com/self-employed for price comparison. Offer not valid for existing QuickBooks Self-Employed subscribers already on a payment plan.
- Pays for itself (TurboTax Self-Employed): Estimates based on deductible business expenses calculated at the self-employment tax income rate (15.3%) for tax year 2018. Actual results will vary based on your tax situation.
- Anytime, anywhere: Internet access required; standard data rates apply to download and use mobile app.
- Fastest refund possible: Fastest tax refund with e-file and direct deposit; tax refund time frames will vary. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.
- Pay for TurboTax out of your federal refund: A $X.XX Refund Processing Service fee applies to this payment method. Prices are subject to change without notice.
- TurboTax Help and Support: Access to a TurboTax specialist is included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, Self-Employed and TurboTax Live; not included with Free Edition (but is available as an upgrade). TurboTax specialists are available to provide general customer help and support using the TurboTax product. SmartLook on-screen help is available on a PC, laptop or the TurboTax mobile app. Service, area of expertise, experience levels, wait times, hours of operation and availability vary, and are subject to restriction and change without notice.
- Tax Advice, Expert Review and TurboTax Live: Access to tax advice and Expert Review (the ability to have a Tax Expert review and/or sign your tax return) is included with TurboTax Live or as an upgrade from another version, and available through December 31, 2019. These services are provided only by credentialed CPAs, EAs or tax attorneys. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as part of this service, which shall be determined in the tax expert’s sole discretion. In the event your return is reviewed by a tax expert and requires a significant level of tax advice or actual preparation, the tax expert may be required to sign your return as the preparer at which point they will assume primary responsibility for the preparation of your return (payment by the federal refund not available when tax expert signs your return). On-screen help is available on a desktop, laptop or the TurboTax mobile app. Unlimited access to TurboTax Live CPAs and EAs refers to an unlimited quantity of contacts available to each customer, but does not refer to hours of operation or service coverage. Service, area of expertise, experience levels, wait times, hours of operation and availability vary, and are subject to restriction and change without notice.
- Tax Return Access, Smart Insights and My Docs features: Included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, Self-Employed, TurboTax Live or with PLUS benefits. Access to the prior seven years of tax-related documents we have on file for you is available through 10/31/2020. Terms and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice.
- Easy Online Amend: Included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, Self-Employed, TurboTax Live or with PLUS benefits. Make changes to your 2018 tax return online for up to 3 years after it has been filed and accepted by the IRS through 10/31/2021. Terms and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice.
- #1 best-selling tax software: Based on aggregated sales data for all tax year 2017 TurboTax products.
- Most Popular: TurboTax Deluxe is our most popular product among TurboTax Online users with more complex tax situations.
- CompleteCheck: Covered under the TurboTax accurate calculations and maximum refund guarantees.
- #1 rated online tax prep provider: Based on independent comparison of the best online tax software by TopTenReviews.com January 29, 2018.
- Get tips from Turbo based on your tax and credit data to help get you to where you want to be: Tax and credit data accessed upon your consent.
TURBOTAX GUARANTEES
- 100% Accurate Calculations Guarantee: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we’ll pay you the penalty and interest.
- Maximum Refund Guarantee - or Your Money Back: If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. TurboTax Online Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.99 and a refund of your state purchase price paid.
- 100% Accurate Expert Approved Guarantee: If you pay an IRS or state penalty (or interest) because of an error that a TurboTax CPA, EA, or Tax Attorney made while providing topic-specific tax advice, a section review, or acting as a signed preparer for your return, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.
- Audit Support Guarantee: If you received an audit letter based on your 2018 TurboTax return and are not satisfied with how we responded to your inquiry, we’ll refund the applicable TurboTax federal 1040 and/or state purchase price you paid. TurboTax Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.99 and a refund of your state purchase price paid. We will not represent you or provide legal advice. Excludes TurboTax Business.
- TurboTax Free Guarantee: $0 Federal + $0 State + $0 To File offer is available for simple tax returns with TurboTax Free Edition. A simple tax return is Form 1040 only, with no attached schedules.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed:
- If you use TurboTax Online or Mobile:
Satisfaction Guaranteed — or you don't pay. You may use TurboTax Online without charge up to the point you decide to print or electronically file your tax return. Printing or electronically filing your return reflects your satisfaction with TurboTax Online, at which time you will be required to pay or register for the product. - If you bought or downloaded TurboTax from a retailer:
Try TurboTax software. If you're not satisfied, return it to Intuit within 60 days of purchase with your dated receipt for a full refund. - If you bought or downloaded TurboTax directly from us:
Try TurboTax software. If you're not satisfied, return it within 60 days of shipment with your dated receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping & handling). TURBOTAX CD/DOWNLOAD
- TurboTax CD/Download products: Price includes tax preparation and printing of federal tax returns and free federal e-file of up to 5 federal tax returns. Additional fees apply for e-filing state returns. E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns. Savings and price comparison based on anticipated price increase. Prices subject to change without notice.
- Fastest refund possible: Fastest tax refund with e-file and direct deposit; tax refund time frames will vary. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.
- Pay for additional TurboTax services out of your federal refund: A $X.XX Refund Processing Service fee applies to this payment method. Prices are subject to change without notice. This benefit is available with TurboTax Federal products except TurboTax Business.
- About our TurboTax Product Experts: Customer service and product support vary by time of year.
- #1 best-selling tax software: Based on aggregated sales data for all tax year 2017 TurboTax products.
- Data Import: Imports financial data from participating companies; may require a free Intuit online account. Quicken and QuickBooks import not available with TurboTax installed on a Mac. Imports from Quicken (2016 and higher) and QuickBooks Desktop (2014 and higher); both Windows only. Quicken import not available for TurboTax Business. Quicken products provided by Quicken Inc., Quicken import subject to change.