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La compra de tu primera vivienda

Written by a TurboTax Expert • Reviewed by Miguel Burgos, CPAUpdated for Tax Year 2024 • November 14, 2024 01:55 PM
OVERVIEW

Comprar tu primera vivienda es un gran paso, pero las deducciones de impuestos disponibles para ti como propietario pueden reducir tu factura de impuestos.

Puntos Clave

  • En los años tributarios previos al 2018, puede deducir intereses sobre hasta $1,000,000 de deuda utilizada para comprar, construir o mejorar tu hogar. Para los años tributarios posteriores al 2017, el límite ha sido reducido a $750,000 de deuda para contratos vinculantes o préstamos originados después del 16 de diciembre de 2017.  
  • Si pagaste “puntos” a tu prestamista, los puntos son deducibles como interés siempre y cuando el efectivo que hayas pagado durante el cierre a través de tu pago de enganche sea igual o mayor a los puntos.  
  • Puedes deducir hasta $10,000 de tus impuestos sobre la propiedad locales que pagues por año tributario.   
  • Si luego vendes la propiedad generando una ganancia, hasta $250,000 de la ganancia ($500,000 si eres casado y presentas una declaración en conjunto) son libres de impuestos si se cumplen ciertas condiciones.

Poseer una vivienda y tus impuestos

Al comprar una vivienda, empiezas a acumular un patrimonio neto en una inversión en lugar de pagar un alquiler. Y el Tío Sam puede ayudarte a aliviar el dolor de los elevados pagos hipotecarios. Las deducciones de impuestos de las que ahora dispones como propietario de una vivienda reducirán considerablemente tu factura de impuestos.

Las deducciones tributarias ayudan con el costo de la hipoteca

Si hasta ahora has reclamado la deducción estándar, con las deducciones adicionales por ser propietario de una vivienda seguramente comenzarás a reclamar deducciones detalladas. Ahora, los impuestos estatales que pagas y las donaciones caritativas también serán deducciones que te ahorrarán impuestos. Así que asegúrate de conocer todas estas ventajas de impuestos que pueden estar a tu disposición.

Intereses hipotecarios

Para la mayoría de las personas, la mayor ventaja de impuestos por tener una vivienda proviene de la deducción de los intereses hipotecarios. Para los años tributarios anteriores a 2018, puedes deducir intereses sobre un máximo de $1,000,000 de deuda usada para adquirir o mejorar tu casa.

Para los años tributarios posteriores a 2017, el límite se reduce a $750,000 de deuda para contratos vinculantes o préstamos originados después del 16 de diciembre de 2017. Para los préstamos anteriores a esta fecha, el límite es de $1,000,000. Tu prestamista te enviará en enero el Formulario 1098 con los intereses hipotecarios que pagaste durante el año anterior. Esa es la cantidad que deduces en el Anexo A. Asegúrate de que el Formulario 1098 incluya todos los intereses que hayas pagado desde la fecha de cierre de la compra de la vivienda hasta el final de ese mes. Esta cantidad debe figurar en el informe de las operaciones de cierre de la compra de la vivienda. Puedes deducirla, aunque el prestamista no la incluya en el Formulario 1098. Si estás en la categoría tributaria del 25 %, deducir los intereses significa básicamente que el Tío Sam paga el 25 % por ti.

Puntos

Al comprar una vivienda, es posible que tengas que pagar "puntos" al prestamista para conseguir tu hipoteca. Este cargo suele expresarse como un porcentaje de la cantidad del préstamo. Si el préstamo está respaldado por tu vivienda y la cantidad de puntos que pagas es común en tu zona, estos son deducibles como intereses siempre que lo que hayas pagado por medio del anticipo en el momento del cierre sea igual a los puntos.

Por ejemplo, si pagaste dos puntos (2 %) por una hipoteca de $300,000, es decir, $6,000, puedes deducir los puntos siempre que pongas al menos $6,000 de tu propio dinero en la operación. Y, aunque no lo creas, puedes deducir los puntos aunque hayas convencido al vendedor de que los pagara por ti como parte del trato. La cantidad deducible debe figurar en el Formulario 1098.

Impuestos sobre bienes raíces

También puedes deducir los impuestos locales sobre la propiedad que pagas cada año. Si pagas los impuestos a través de una cuenta de depósito en garantía, la cantidad puede figurar en el formulario que recibes de tu prestamista. Sin embargo, si los pagas directamente al municipio, revisa tus registros o el registro de tu chequera. En el año en que compraste tu vivienda, es probable que hayas reembolsado al vendedor los impuestos sobre bienes raíces que este había pagado durante un periodo en que tú eras propietario de la vivienda.

En ese caso, esa cantidad aparecerá en el informe de las operaciones de cierre. Incluye esta cantidad en tu deducción del impuesto sobre la propiedad. Toma en cuenta que no podrás deducir los pagos a tu cuenta de depósito en garantía como impuestos sobre bienes raíces. Tus depósitos son simplemente dinero reservado para cubrir futuros pagos de impuestos. Solo puedes deducir las cantidades reales del impuesto sobre bienes raíces pagadas con dinero de la cuenta durante el año.

A partir de 2018, la cantidad máxima de impuestos estatales y locales, incluidos los impuestos sobre la propiedad, es $10,000 por año tributario.

Primas de seguro hipotecario

Los compradores que pagan un anticipo inferior al 20 % del costo de la vivienda suelen verse obligados a pagar primas de un seguro hipotecario, que es un cargo adicional que protege al prestamista si el prestatario no paga el préstamo. En el caso de hipotecas emitidas en 2007 o después, los compradores de vivienda pueden deducir las primas. Esta deducción fue extendida hasta 2021 pero no está disponible después.

Esta deducción se reduce a medida que el ingreso bruto ajustado aumenta por encima de los $50,000 en el caso de los matrimonios que declaran por separado y por encima de los $100,000 en el resto de las declaraciones. (Si estás pagando el seguro hipotecario por una hipoteca emitida antes de 2007, no tienes suerte en este caso).

Nota de TurboTax:

No tienes que esperar hasta que presentes tu declaración de impuestos para ver los ahorros de poseer una vivienda. Puedes comenzar a colectar los ahorros inmediatamente mediante ajustar tu retención de impuestos federales en tu trabajo para aumentar la paga que te llevas a casa sin añadir una deuda tributaria al final del año.

Distribuciones IRA sin multa para compradores de primera vivienda

Como incentivo adicional para los compradores de vivienda, la multa normal del 10 % para los retiros de cuentas IRA tradicionales efectuados antes de los 59 ½ años de edad no se aplica a los compradores de su primera vivienda que recurren a sus cuentas IRA para pagar el anticipo.

  • Sin embargo, esta excepción a la multa del 10 % no es válida para retiros de cuentas 401(k).

Puedes retirar hasta $10,000 de tu cuenta IRA sin multa para ayudar a comprar o construir tu primera vivienda, la de tu cónyuge, la de tus hijos, la de tus nietos o incluso la de tus padres.

  • Sin embargo, el límite de $10,000 es un límite de por vida, no un límite anual. (Si eres una persona casada, tú y tu cónyuge tienen acceso a $10,000 de fondos de sus cuentas IRA libres de multa por persona).
  • Para calificar, los fondos se deben usar para comprar o construir una primera vivienda dentro de 120 días desde que se retiraron los fondos.

Pero ten en cuenta esto: en realidad, no es necesario ser un comprador de primera vivienda para calificar. Se te considera un comprador de primera vivienda siempre que no hayas sido propietario de una vivienda durante dos años. Eso suena muy bien, pero tiene un serio inconveniente.

  • Si bien la multa del 10 % no se cobra, de todos modos se deben pagar impuestos sobre los fondos al nivel tributario más alto (excepto al grado que haya sido atribuible a contribuciones no deducibles).
  • Eso significa que hasta un 40 % o más de los $10,000 podría ser capital de impuestos federales y estatales en lugar de capital para el enganche. De modo que solo considera retirar dinero de tu cuenta IRA para un pago de enganche si es absolutamente necesario.

También hay un corolario de esta regla con relación a las cuentas Roth IRA. Por la forma en que funcionan las reglas, la cuenta Roth IRA es una excelente forma de ahorrar para una primera vivienda.

  • En primer lugar, siempre puedes retirar tus contribuciones a una cuenta Roth IRA libres de impuestos (y, por lo general, sin multas) en cualquier momento y por cualquier motivo.
  • Y una vez que la cuenta lleve cinco años desde que se estableció, también puedes retirar, libres de impuestos y multas, hasta $10,000 de ganancias para la compra de una primera vivienda que califique.

Mejoras al hogar

Guarda los recibos y registros de todas las mejoras que realices en tu casa, como jardinería, ventanas contra tormentas, vallas, una nueva caldera de bajo consumo energético y cualquier tipo de ampliación.

No podrás deducir estos gastos ahora, pero, cuando vendas tu casa, el costo de las mejoras se sumará al precio de compra de la vivienda para determinar la base de su costo con fines tributarios. Aunque la mayor parte de la ganancia de la venta de la vivienda ahora está libre de impuestos, es posible que el IRS reclame parte de tu ganancia cuando la vendas. Llevar un registro de la base de costo te ayudará a limitar la posible factura de impuestos.

Créditos por energía

Algunas mejoras de ahorro energético en tu residencia principal pueden suponer una ventaja de impuestos adicional en forma de crédito tributario por energía de hasta $500. Un crédito tributario es más valioso que una deducción, porque el crédito reduce tu factura de impuestos dólar por dólar.

Puedes obtener un crédito de hasta el 10 % del costo de tragaluces, puertas y ventanas exteriores, sistemas de aislamiento y techos que cumplan con los requisitos de eficiencia energética, así como acondicionadores de aire centrales, bombas de calor, hornos, calderas y calentadores de agua que califiquen.

Existe un crédito completamente independiente que equivale al 30 % (en 2022) del costo de sistemas de generación solares calificados.

Ganancia sobre la venta libre de impuestos

Otra de las grandes ventajas de ser propietario de una vivienda es que la legislación sobre impuestos te permite eximir de impuestos una gran cantidad de la ganancia si se cumplen ciertas condiciones. Si eres soltero, eres el propietario de la vivienda y has vivido en ella durante al menos dos de los cinco años anteriores a la venta, no pagarás impuestos en hasta $250,000 de ganancia. Si eres casado y presentas una declaración conjunta, hasta $500,000 de ganancia son libres de impuestos si uno de los cónyuges (o ambos) fue propietario de la casa como vivienda principal durante dos de los cinco años anteriores a la venta y si ambos cónyuges vivieron en ella durante dos de los cinco años anteriores a la venta.

Por lo tanto, en la mayoría de los casos, los contribuyentes no deben impuestos sobre la ganancia producida por la venta de la vivienda. (Sin embargo, si la vendiste a pérdida, no puedes deducir la pérdida).

Puedes utilizar esta exclusión más de una vez. De hecho, puedes utilizarla cada vez que vendas una vivienda principal siempre que hayas sido propietario y hayas vivido en ella durante dos de los cinco años anteriores a la venta y no hayas usado la exclusión para otra vivienda en los dos últimos años. Si la ganancia supera el límite de $250,000/$500,000, el exceso se declara como ganancia de capital en el Anexo D.

En determinados casos, puedes tratar parte de tu ganancia como libre de impuestos incluso si no cumples con el requisito de dos de cinco años. Existe una exclusión parcial si vendes tu vivienda "antes de tiempo" debido a un cambio de empleo, una cuestión de salud u otras situaciones imprevistas, como un divorcio o un parto múltiple de un solo embarazo.

Una exclusión parcial significa que obtienes parte de la exclusión de $250,000/$500,000. Si reúnes los requisitos para una de las excepciones y has vivido en la casa durante uno de los cinco años anteriores a la venta, por ejemplo, puedes excluir hasta $125,000 de la ganancia si eres soltero o $250,000 si eres casado (es decir, el 50 % de la exclusión de los que cumplen el requisito de dos de cinco años).

Ajustar tus retenciones

Si tu nueva vivienda aumenta la cantidad de tu deducción de intereses hipotecarios o te convierte en contribuyente con deducciones detalladas por primera vez, no tienes que esperar a presentar tu declaración de impuestos para ver el ahorro. Puedes empezar a ahorrar desde ahora si ajustas las retenciones del impuesto federal sobre los ingresos en tu trabajo, lo que aumentará tus ingresos netos. Consigue un Formulario W-4 y las instrucciones correspondientes de tu empleador o en www.irs.gov.

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    If approved, your Refund Advance will be deposited into your Credit Karma Money™ Spend (checking) account typically within 15 minutes after the IRS accepts your e-filed federal tax return and you may access your funds online through a virtual card. Your physical Credit Karma Visa® Debit Card* should arrive in 7 - 14 days. *Card issued by MVB Bank, Inc., Member FDIC pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.; Visa terms and conditions apply. Other fees may apply. For more information, please visit: https://support.creditkarma.com/s/article/Are-there-fees-with-a-Credit-Karma-Money-Spend-account.

    If you are approved for a loan, your tax refund after deducting the amount of your loan and agreed-upon fees (if applicable) will be placed in your Credit Karma Money™ Spend (checking) account. Tax refund funds are disbursed by the IRS typically within 21 days of e-file acceptance. If you apply for a loan and are not approved after the IRS accepts your e-filed federal tax return, your tax refund minus any agreed-upon fees (if applicable) will be placed in your Credit Karma Money™ Spend (checking) account.

    If your tax refund amounts are insufficient to pay what you owe on your loan, you will not be required to repay any remaining balance. However, you may be contacted to remind you of the remaining balance and provide payment instructions to you if you choose to repay that balance. If your loan is not paid in full, you will not be eligible to receive a Refund Advance loan in the future.

  • Pay for TurboTax out of your federal refund or state refund: Individual taxes only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Additional terms apply. A $40 service fee may apply to this payment method. Prices are subject to change without notice.

  • TurboTax Help and Support: Access to a TurboTax product specialist is included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premium, TurboTax Live Assisted and TurboTax Live Full Service; not included with Free Edition (but is available as a paid upgrade). TurboTax specialists are available to provide general customer help and support using the TurboTax product. Services, areas of expertise, experience levels, wait times, hours of operation and availability vary, and are subject to restriction and change without notice. Limitations apply. See Terms of Service for details.

  • TurboTax Live - Tax Advice and Expert Review: Access to an expert for tax questions and Expert Review (the ability to have a tax expert review) is included with TurboTax Live Assisted or as an upgrade from another TurboTax product, and available through December 31, 2025. Access to an expert for tax questions is also included with TurboTax Live Full Service and available through December 31, 2025. If you use TurboTax Live, Intuit will assign you a tax expert based on availability. Tax expert availability may be limited. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as part of this service, which shall be determined at the tax expert's sole discretion. The ability to retain the same expert preparer in subsequent years will be based on an expert’s choice to continue employment with Intuit and their availability at the times you decide to prepare your return(s). Administrative services may be provided by assistants to the tax expert. On-screen help is available on a desktop, laptop or the TurboTax mobile app. For the TurboTax Live Assisted product: If your return requires a significant level of tax advice or actual preparation, the tax expert may be required to sign as the preparer at which point they will assume primary responsibility for the preparation of your return. For the TurboTax Live Full Service product: Hand off tax preparation by uploading your tax documents, getting matched with an expert, and meeting with an expert in real time. The tax expert will sign your return as a preparer.

  • TurboTax Live - Unlimited Expert Support: Unlimited access to TurboTax Live experts 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.

  • TurboTax Experts - Years of Experience: Based on experts' self-reported years of tax experience.

  • TurboTax Live - Expert Availability: TurboTax Live experts are available on nights and weekends for certain expanded hours during tax season (from January to April) and in the weeks leading up to tax extension deadlines. Outside of tax season, regular hours are Monday through Friday 5am to 5pm PT. Service, area of expertise, experience levels, and wait times vary, and are subject to restriction and change without notice. Unlimited access to TurboTax Live experts is included with all TurboTax Live products.

  • TurboTax Live Full Service - File your taxes as soon as today: TurboTax Full Service experts are available to prepare 2024 tax returns starting January 6, 2025. One-day preparation and filing availability depends on start time, the complexity of your return, is based on completion time for the majority of customers, and may vary based on expert availability. A tax preparation assistant will validate the customer's tax situation during the welcome call and review uploaded documents to assess readiness and ability to file same-day. All tax forms and documents must be ready and uploaded by the customer for the tax preparation assistant to refer the customer to an available expert for live tax preparation.

  • TurboTax Live Full Service - “Local”: For purposes of virtual meetings, “Local" experts are defined as being located within the same state as the consumer's zip code. Not available in all states.

  • Smart Insights: Individual taxes only. Included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premium, TurboTax Live, TurboTax Live Full Service, or with PLUS benefits, and is available through November 1, 2025. Terms and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice.

  • My Docs: Included with TurboTax Deluxe, Premium TurboTax Live, TurboTax Live Full Service, or with PLUS benefits and is available through December 31, 2025. Terms and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice.

  • Tax Return Access: Included with all TurboTax Free Edition, Deluxe, Premium, TurboTax Live, and TurboTax Live Full Service products. Access to up to seven years of tax returns we have on file for you is available through December 31, 2025. Terms and conditions may vary and are subject to change without notice.

  • Easy Online Amend: Individual taxes only. With TurboTax Deluxe, Premium, TurboTax Live, TurboTax Live Full Service, or with PLUS benefits, you can make changes to your 2024 tax return online through October 31, 2027. For TurboTax Live Full Service, your tax expert will amend your 2024 tax return for you through November 15, 2025; after that date, TurboTax Live Full Service customers will be able to amend their 2024 tax return themselves using the Easy Online Amend process described above. TurboTax Free Edition customers may amend 2024 tax returns online through October 31, 2025. 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 2023 TurboTax products.

  • #1 online tax filing solution for self-employed: Based upon IRS Sole Proprietor data as of calendar year 2024, for tax year 2023. Self-Employed defined as a return with a Schedule C/C-EZ tax form. Online competitor data is extrapolated from press releases and SEC filings. “Online” is defined as an individual income tax DIY return (non-preparer signed) that was prepared online and either e-filed or printed, not including returns prepared through desktop software.

  • 1099-Ks: Those filing in TurboTax Free Edition, TurboTax Live Assisted Basic or TurboTax Live Full Service Basic will be able to file a limited IRS Schedule 1 if they have hobby income or personal property rental income reported on a Form 1099-K, and/or a limited IRS Schedule D if they have personal item sales with no gain reported on Form 1099-K. Those filing in TurboTax Deluxe, TurboTax Live Assisted Deluxe or TurboTax Live Full Service Deluxe will be able to file a limited IRS Schedule D if they have personal item sales income reported on Form 1099-K. If you add other schedules or forms, or need to report other types of income on Schedules 1, D, E, F, or Form 4835 you may be required to upgrade to another TurboTax product.

  • 1099-K Snap and Autofill: Available in mobile app and mobile web only.

  • 1099-NEC Snap and Autofill: Available in TurboTax Premium (formerly Self-Employed) and TurboTax Live Assisted Premium (formerly Self-Employed). Available in mobile app only. Feature available within Schedule C tax form for TurboTax filers with 1099-NEC income.

  • Year-Round Tax Estimator: Available in TurboTax Premium (formerly Self-Employed) and TurboTax Live Assisted Premium (formerly Self-Employed). This product feature is only available after you finish and file in a self-employed TurboTax product.

  • Refer a Friend: Maximum of $500 in total rewards for 20 referrals. See official terms and conditions for more details.

  • Refer your Expert (Intuit's own experts): Maximum of $500 in total rewards for 20 referrals. See official terms and conditions for more details.

  • Refer your Expert (TurboTax Verified Pro): Maximum of $500 in total rewards for 20 referrals. See official terms and conditions for more details.

  • Average Refund Amount: $3,207 is the average refund amount American taxpayers received in the 2024 filing season based upon IRS data as of February 16, 2024 and may not reflect actual refund amount received. Each taxpayer's refund will vary based on their tax situation.

  • More self-employed deductions: based on the median amount of expenses found by TurboTax Premium (formerly Self Employed) customers who synced accounts, imported and categorized transactions compared to manual entry. Individual results may vary.

  • TurboTax Online Business Products: For TurboTax Live Assisted Business and TurboTax Full Service Business, we currently don't support the following tax situations: C-Corps (Form 1120) and entities electing to be treated as a C-Corp, Trust/Estates (Form 1041), Tax Exempt Entities/Non-Profits, returns that require more than 5 state filings, and other issues unrelated to the preparation of a tax return or unrelated to business income/franchise taxes. TurboTax Live Assisted Business is currently available only in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WY.

  • Audit Defense: Audit Defense is a third-party add-on service provided, for an additional fee, by TaxResources, Inc., dba Tax Audit. Audit Defense is included at no added cost with business returns filed with TurboTax Live Business (excluding Sole Proprietor). See Membership Agreements at https://www.intuit.com/legal/terms/ for service terms and conditions.

TURBOTAX DESKTOP GUARANTEES

TurboTax Desktop Individual Returns:

  • 100% Accurate Calculations Guarantee - Individual Returns: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest. Excludes payment plans. This guarantee is good for the lifetime of your personal, individual tax return, which Intuit defines as seven years from the date you filed it with TurboTax Desktop. Excludes TurboTax Desktop Business returns. Additional terms and limitations apply. See License Agreement for details.

  • Maximum Refund Guarantee / Maximum Tax Savings Guarantee - or Your Money Back - Individual Returns: If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method by filing an amended return, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state software license purchase price you paid. This guarantee is good for the lifetime of your personal, individual tax return, which Intuit defines as seven years from the date you filed it with TurboTax Desktop. Excludes TurboTax Desktop Business returns. Additional terms and limitations apply. See License Agreement for details.

  • Audit Support Guarantee - Individual Returns: If you receive an audit letter from the IRS or State Department of Revenue based on your 2024 TurboTax individual tax return, we will provide one-on-one question-and-answer support with a tax professional, if requested through our Audit Support Center, for audited individual returns filed with TurboTax Desktop for the current 2024 tax year and, for individual, non-business returns, for the past two tax years (2022, 2023). Audit support is informational only. We will not represent you before the IRS or state tax authority or provide legal advice. If we are not able to connect you to one of our tax professionals, we will refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state license purchase price you paid. This guarantee is good for the lifetime of your personal, individual tax return, which Intuit defines as seven years from the date you filed it with TurboTax Desktop. Excludes TurboTax Desktop Business returns. Additional terms and limitations apply. See License Agreement  for details.

  • Satisfaction Guarantee/ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee: If you're not completely satisfied with TurboTax Desktop software, go to refundrequest.intuit.com within 60 days of purchase and follow the process listed to submit a refund request. You must return this product using your license code or order number and dated receipt. Desktop add-on products and services purchased are non-refundable.

TurboTax Desktop Business Returns:

  • 100% Accurate Calculations Guarantee - Business Returns: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest. Excludes payment plans. You are responsible for paying any additional tax liability you may owe. Additional terms and limitations apply. See License Agreement  for details.

  • Maximum Tax Savings Guarantee - Business Returns: If you get a smaller tax due (or larger business tax refund) from another tax preparation method using the same data, TurboTax will refund the applicable TurboTax Business Desktop license purchase price you paid. Additional terms and limitations apply. See License Agreement  for details.

  • Satisfaction Guarantee/ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee: If you're not completely satisfied with TurboTax Desktop software, go to refundrequest.intuit.com within 60 days of purchase and follow the process listed to submit a refund request. You must return this product using your license code or order number and dated receipt. Desktop add-on products and services purchased are non-refundable.

TURBOTAX DESKTOP DISCLAIMERS

  • Installation Requirements: Product download, installation and activation requires an Intuit Account and internet connection. Product limited to one account per license code. You must accept the TurboTax License Agreement to use this product. Not for use by paid preparers.

  • TurboTax Desktop 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 may not apply in certain states, check here for details. Savings and price comparison based on anticipated price increase. Software updates and optional online features require internet connection. Desktop add-on products and services purchased are non-refundable.

  • Fastest Refund Possible: Get your tax refund from the IRS as fast as possible by e-filing and choosing to receive your refund by direct deposit. Tax refund time frames will vary. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.

  • Average Refund Amount: $3,207 is the average refund amount American taxpayers received in the 2024 filing season based upon IRS data as of February 16, 2024 and may not reflect actual refund amount received.

  • TurboTax Technical Support: Customer service and technical support hours and options vary by time of year.

  • Deduct From Your Federal Refund: Individual taxes only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Additional terms apply. A $40 Refund Processing Service fee applies to this payment. method. Prices are subject to change without notice.

  • Data Import: Imports financial data from participating companies; Requires Intuit Account. Quicken and QuickBooks import not available with TurboTax installed on a Mac. Imports from Quicken (2022 and higher) and QuickBooks Desktop (2023 and higher); both Windows only. Quicken import not available for TurboTax Desktop Business. Quicken products provided by Quicken Inc., Quicken import subject to change.

  • Live Tax Advice: Access to tax experts to obtain answers to tax questions and to assist with tax year 2024 return(s) prepared with TurboTax Desktop software. Additional fees apply. Must be purchased and used by October 31, 2025. Excludes TurboTax Desktop Business. See License Agreement for details.

  • Audit Defense: Audit Defense is a third-party add-on service provided, for a fee, by TaxResources, Inc., dba Tax Audit. See Membership Agreements at https://turbotax.intuit.com/corp/softwarelicense/ for service terms and conditions.

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