TurboTax
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How to Replace TurboTaxOverview
Features
38 features across 13 categories
Analysis(2)
Determine which tax credits you qualify for
See how making minor changes affects your whole return and decide on deductions
Calculation(2)
Automatic IRS standard deduction calculation and application
Preview your refund or see what you'll owe with tax estimator tool
Data Management(1)
Snap a photo, upload docs, or import them directly from employers or financial institutions
Education(1)
Stay up-to-date on the latest tax law changes that affect your return
Filing(3)
Ability to file amended returns after initial filing
Electronic filing of tax returns
Option to print and mail tax returns
Guarantee(6)
Guaranteed accurate calculations or TurboTax pays any IRS penalties and interest
Your tax return backed for the full 7-year life of your return with 100% accurate calculations and audit support
Combined guarantees for business returns including accurate calculations, maximum savings, and audit support
Expert-approved guarantee that expert will find every dollar deserved and file correctly or refund and pay penalties
Guaranteed expert-approved work covers topic-specific tax advice, section review, or signed preparer errors
Guaranteed maximum refund or maximum tax savings, or your money back
Planning(1)
Handy checklist to track which documents you'll need for tax filing
Platform(1)
File taxes using the free TurboTax mobile app with faster and easier experience
Security(1)
Built-in security measures for protecting sensitive tax information
Service(4)
File your own taxes by answering simple questions with guided support
Get advice from tax experts as you file, with a final expert review
A tax expert files your taxes completely from start to finish
Match with a local tax expert as soon as today for expert assistance
Support(2)
Fee-based service for representation before the IRS
One-on-one question-and-answer support with a tax professional if you receive an audit letter
Tax Support(13)
Handle 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-OID, 1099-NEC, and 1099-G income types
Support for sole proprietor, S-corp, partnership, and multi-member LLC returns
Help with Child Tax Credit (CTC) eligibility and calculations
Guide and calculate EITC eligibility and amounts
Support for simple Form 1040 returns with basic credits and deductions
Support for Schedule A itemized deductions including charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest, and SALT
Handle income and gains from rental property and property sales
Handle taxable qualified retirement plan distributions
Support for Schedule 1-A deductions for qualified tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors (65+)
Support for gig workers, freelancers, and self-employed individuals
Support for capital gains/losses from stock sales including cryptocurrency investments
Support for student loan interest deduction claims
Process W-2 wage and salary income
User Experience(1)
Ability to pause the filing process at any time and save information to resume later
Pricing
TurboTax Free Edition
- ✓File simple Form 1040 returns
- ✓Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- ✓Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- ✓Student loan interest deduction
- ✓Schedule 1-A deductions
TurboTax Do It Yourself Basic
- ✓Self-guided tax filing
- ✓Simple Form 1040 support
- ✓E-file or print and mail
TurboTax Do It Yourself Deluxe
- ✓Self-guided tax filing
- ✓Itemized deductions support
- ✓Investment income support
- ✓Deduction impact analysis
TurboTax Do It Yourself Premium
- ✓Self-guided tax filing
- ✓Business income support
- ✓Rental property support
- ✓Stock and crypto support
TurboTax Expert Assist Basic
- ✓Expert assistance as you go
- ✓Final expert review
- ✓Simple return support
TurboTax Expert Assist Deluxe
- ✓Expert assistance throughout filing
- ✓Final expert review
- ✓Itemized deductions support
- ✓Investment income support
TurboTax Expert Assist Business Sole Proprietor
- ✓Business tax filing assistance
- ✓Expert guidance throughout
- ✓Final expert review
- ✓Audit support
TurboTax Expert Full Service
Popular- ✓Expert files your return completely
- ✓Start-to-finish service
- ✓Expert guarantee
- ✓Maximum refund guarantee
- ✓Audit support
TurboTax Expert Full Service Business
- ✓Expert handles business return filing
- ✓Sole proprietor, S-corp, partnership support
- ✓Complete tax preparation
- ✓Audit support
- ✓Expert guarantee
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Integrations
4 known integrations