# TurboTax pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $0 (free)/mo (Free Edition). Among the 6 tax software we track it is the cheapest; median entry $0/mo.
**Domain:** turbotax.intuit.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** QuickBooks, Credit Karma Money, IRS e-file, Employer W-2 direct import, Financial institution direct import, Intuit Assist AI
**Best for:** Filers who want the most guided, hand-held experience; Households with complex situations (investments, crypto, rental income, Schedule C); Filers willing to pay a premium for brand trust and expert access; Simple filers qualifying for the free tier (~37% of taxpayers)
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free Edition | $0 | — | flat | Federal: $0, State: $0. Simple Form 1040 returns only (W-2 income, standard deduction, earned income/child tax credits, student loan interest). Approximately 37% of filers qualify. Does not cover itemized deductions, self-employment income, investments, or rental property. | turbotax.intuit.com |
| Deluxe | $79 | — | flat | Federal: $79 (early-season price; standard full price $139 per official site). State additional (~$39-$59 per state, not listed on product page). Covers itemized deductions, mortgage interest, donations, rental income. Pay-when-you-file model. | turbotax.intuit.com |
| Premium | $139 | — | flat | Federal: $139 (standard price; full price up to $149 per official site). State additional. Formerly called Self-Employed. Covers investments, crypto, rental property, freelance/gig income, Schedule C. Pay-when-you-file model. | turbotax.intuit.com |
| Live Assisted Deluxe | $89 | — | flat | Federal starts at $89 (range $89-$209 depending on complexity). State additional. Adds on-demand access to credentialed tax experts (avg 12 years experience) and expert final review before filing. | turbotax.intuit.com |
| Full Service | $100 | — | flat | Starting at $100 federal (includes state). A matched tax expert prepares, reviews, and files the return for you. Final price varies by complexity; shown as 'starting at' — actual price confirmed before expert begins work. | turbotax.intuit.com |

**Key features:** Intuit Assist AI for real-time Q&A and guidance; CompleteCheck accuracy scan before filing; Photo/document snap for auto-fill of W-2s and 1099s; Pay-when-you-file model (no upfront payment required); 100% accuracy guarantee with IRS penalty coverage; Audit Support Guarantee: one-on-one Q&A guidance for the current tax year and the prior two tax years; Returns and guarantees retained for 7 years from the filing date; Maximum refund guarantee; On-demand live expert access (Live Assisted tiers); Full expert-prepared filing (Full Service tier); Read-only expert access with masked SSN for privacy.

**Plan limits:** Free Edition limited to ~37% of filers (simple Form 1040 only: W-2, standard deduction, basic credits); Free Edition excludes itemized deductions, self-employment, investments, rental property; Online products do not support C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, multi-member LLCs, trusts, or nonprofits; Expert availability and wait times vary by season; State filing is an additional fee (~$39-$59 per state) on all paid plans.

Sources: 5 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/ (official pricing page fetched directly; prices rendered live for 2025 tax year)
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