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TurboTax Online Tax Software Offers Free IRS eFile

Want the convenience of eFile but don't want to pay for it? Use any TurboTax Online tax software product and e-file your tax return to the IRS for free. Use TurboTax Online to eFile your return and the IRS will send you a confirmation within 48 hours and deposit your tax refund directly into your bank account in as few as 8 days.* There's no faster way to get your tax refund.

IRS E-File: Free, Fast and Accurate

Here’s how eFile works: Complete your return using any TurboTax Online tax software product and you'll have the option to eFile your return to the IRS for free. When you eFile, the IRS will confirm receipt by e-mail within 48 hours. If you choose to have your return direct deposited into your bank account, you'll receive your refund from the IRS in as few as 8 days.

According to the IRS, 72 million people filed their taxes electronically in 2006, improving accuracy and saving time. In fact, more returns were eFiled with TurboTax in 2006 than all other consumer tax software combined.

And you can trust TurboTax to keep your information safe and secure. In fact, TRUSTe, the leading Internet privacy seal-of-approval, named Intuit (the makers of TurboTax) as one of three Most Trusted Companies for Privacy for 2007.**

How much does IRS eFile cost?

E-filing is included for free when you purchase a TurboTax Online federal or state tax product. Federal and state online products are paid for separately.

Note: TurboTax Free Edition, for simple tax returns, offers a completely free federal tax return and includes free IRS e-file. No purchase is required.

How many online federal returns can I eFile?

You can eFile one free federal return (single or joint) with the IRS per online product purchase (no federal purchase necessary if using TurboTax Free Edition). You can purchase and eFile as many online products as you need.

How many online state returns can I eFile for free?

TurboTax State Online tax software products are purchased separately from our federal online products. For each TurboTax State Online purchase, you can e-file up to three state returns for every federal return you e-file, at no additional charge.

Can I eFile a state return if I don't eFile my federal return?

Most states require that a federal return be e-filed in order to e-file a state return. There are five exceptions: California, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. You can e-file these state returns without eFiling a federal return.

More questions about Free IRS Efile?

Here’s more detail about eFiling with TurboTax.

 

*IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for e-file with direct deposit.
**TRUSTe and Ponemon Institute Name HP, Intuit and AOL the Top Three Most Trusted Companies of 2007 for Privacy, January 30, 2008

 
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