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TurboTax 2024 Discounts & Deals

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: If you’re a regular user of TurboTax then you already know that they typically offer discounts on their software and just like we do every year, we’re tracking them all! Below you’ll find all the best deals and coupons available today before you file (this page is updated on an ongoing basis until Tuesday April 15th, this year’s tax filing deadline).

Our Favorite TurboTax Discounts, March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

FAQ’s

Is there a TurboTax discount offered for AARP members?

AARP has an entire tax resource center dedicated with helpful advice and tips — Like living on a budget, managing debt, savings and investing. But when it comes to actually purchasing your tax software, they don’t offer any discounts on TurboTax, H&R Block, or any other tax software as far as we were able to find.

Does it cost extra to file a State tax return with TurboTax?

Yes, there’s usually an extra fee associated with filing a State taxes with TurboTax. The fee will depend on the State or States that you need to file in. But considering that the average fee for a tax professional is well over $200 (for an itemized federal and state tax return), you’ll find that using TurboTax still comes out to be a pretty good bargain.

What is a TurboTax Service Code?

Once you complete your tax return and get ready to e-file, you’ll first need to pay for your TurboTax Online purchase before you can send it off on it’s way. You’ll notice that right before you reach the payment step, the program will ask you if you have a “service code”. If you use any of the above discounts listed then you will not need to enter anything in this step. That’s because all of the current offers available this week do not require any additional codes to be entered at checkout. However, if you’ve been in contact with TurboTax’s support team, they may have received a service code to use (either as make-good or to track a specific purchase back to a support agent).


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TurboTax Deals & Discounts – March 2024

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: If you’re a user of TurboTax then you’re just a few clicks away from picking up a good deal before you file your return. We are again tracking the top TurboTax deals through the April 15th tax deadline — See below for a look at the most popular TurboTax offers available now, including those we found posted on tax related forums across the web (i.e. Reddit).

Our Favorite TurboTax Discounts, March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

TurboTax FAQ’s

What is a TurboTax Service Code?

You’ll notice that in the Online versions of TurboTax, right towards the end before you choose your payment options, there will the a “I have a service code” field. This is an area where you can either enter a coupon code if you’ve received one by mail or to track an order to a service agent if you received pre-purchase support. In most cases you will not need to enter anything here because the offers listed above are all automatically apply when you follow the provided link.

There are a few articles on Reddit where some people have reported getting free copies of TurboTax vis service code, but these are only in special circumstances and often hard to get.

What’s the difference between TurboTax Online and Desktop?

TurboTax comes in two different flavors — 100% web based and as a download where you need to install the software on your computer. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of each.

The online versions are convenient as there’s no software that needed to be installed and you can access your tax return from any internet-connected device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.). You’ll also be able to access any previous tax returns as a copy is save in your accounts history. The disadvantage of TurboTax Online is that there’s always a risk, however small it may be, that your online account will be compromised.

With the desktop version of TurboTax you loose many of the convince features. You have to download and install software and can only work on one machine. Plus because your tax return is stored locally, if anything happens to your computer then you risk loosing your tax return if you haven’t backed up a copy elsewhere. But you do gain in security as your personal information is not stored in the cloud.


Questions

Although we do our best to update these TurboTax deals daily by scouring the web, reading up on how much others are saving on forums like Reddit, etc., we’re not perfect. If you’ve happened to find a better deal on TurboTax then we’d love to know about it. Please let us know in the comments below.

TurboTax Deals & Discounts, March 2024

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: Nobody likes doing their taxes, but hey, we have to get it done. Fortunately TurboTax makes it pretty easy with step by step guidance and support available throughout the way. And what’s even better is that you can pick up a good deal on your TurboTax purchase — Here’s a look at the best TurboTax offers you’ll be able to find today.

Top TurboTax Discounts & Offers, March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

We are updating this page on an ongoing basis as the latest deals come in to us so be sure to check back again for the latest TurboTax offers through Monday April 15, 2024 (that’s this year’s federal tax filing deadline). Just remember that the closer we get to the deadline the less likely we’ll see as many offers (prices have historically gone up for last minute filers).


What is a TurboTax Service Code?

From time to time, and only in special circumstances, TurboTax may issue you something called a “Service Code” — It’s a 7-digit number used for either order tracking or for applying a special credit (usually distributed by folks in Intuit’s customer service department). But if you happen to use any promotions found on this page, you’ll find that all of them have a service code built into the link url. That means any discount will be automatically applied with no other codes needed at checkout.

If you happen to have a service code that you would like to use, then you’ll be able to apply it to your TurboTax Online purchase, if applicable, right before the “view payments” section under the “file” tab as shown in the screenshot below.

How else can I save on TurboTax?

You may be able to save on TurboTax through your bank or financial institution. For example, in year’s past their was a Citibank TurboTax discount available if you completed your TurboTax purchase through your online banking account (found in the special offers section of your account). However, the partner discounts, like the one from Citi, are usually no more than $5 to $15 off which in many cases is less than the offers we typically highlight on this page. You can learn more about the options available at citi.com.

Does it cost extra to file a State tax return with TurboTax?

If you need to file a State tax return along with Federal tax return, then there is an extra filing fee that you will need to pay. The cost will vary from State to State and may depend on the version of TurboTax that you’re using this year and the number of State returns you need to file. There are usually no extra discounts offered from TurboTax on State returns.


Comments.

If you’ve found a TurboTax coupon or service code that’s not listed yet here on Blacker Friday then let us know in the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you!