How will I know if TurboTax Federal Free Edition is right for me?

TurboTax Federal Free Edition is intended for those with simple tax returns, and handles the 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040. If you want to see if TurboTax Federal Free Edition is right for you, you can start using it without signing up. Take a look around what TurboTax Federal Free Edition has to offer, start doing your taxes, and if you want to save the data you've entered just create a user id and password. It's that simple.

Once you start your tax return, TurboTax Federal Free Edition will even let you know if a different TurboTax product might be right for you. You can seamlessly upgrade to another product, and all your data will be transferred over. Take at look at our Comparison Chart for the full range of TurboTax products.

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What if I need help with my taxes?

With TurboTax, you have access to extensive free online help, including online chat with TurboTax, FAQs, their help center and an interactive Live Community where tax experts and members answer questions. If you can't find your answer there, or are more comfortable speaking on the phone to a live tax expert, you can have your questions answered for an extra fee.

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Does TurboTax Federal Free Edition import past tax returns and information?

TurboTax Federal Free Edition was designed for filers with very simple needs. It features an easy-to-use layout, and will walk you through every step of entering your tax information, but it doesn't import information from past tax returns or tax software. If you're interested in doing this, you can easily upgrade to TurboTax Basic for only $19.95.

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What if I need to file state taxes?

You can easily file state taxes with TurboTax Federal Free Edition. Once you've completed your federal return, all of your necessary information will automatically transfer over to the state return, so you don't have to enter the same information twice. Although you can file your federal return for free, there is a charge of $27.95 per state to file state returns.

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When will I get my tax return?

If you efile your federal return with TurboTax Federal Free Edition, and use direct deposit, you can get your tax return in as little
as 7 days.

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What if I'm contacted by the IRS after I submit my return?

TurboTax Federal Free Edition includes downloadable Audit Center support, in case the IRS contacts you after filing your taxes.
The Audit Center will guide you through every step of what you need to know and do.