If you are staring down the barrel of tax season and wondering, the short answer is yes.
The free version quickly stops being free if you have:
While the free version covers basic tax returns, it lacks some features available in paid versions:
In 2022, Intuit reached a settlement with all 50 states, agreeing to pay $141 million and to suspend its "free, free, free" ad campaign that misled consumers.
TurboTax, one of the most popular tax preparation software providers, offers a free version for eligible taxpayers. But who qualifies for the free version, and what's included? In this review, we'll break down the details to help you decide if TurboTax's free version is right for you.
This version supports federal e-filing and one state return for free (though state filing rules can vary).