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TurboTax Online Federal Free Edition

Average Customer Rating 4.6 out of 5
TurboTax Online Federal Free Edition lets you file federal taxes online - FREE. It asks simple questions to accurately prepare your income tax return. Get free IRS efile and free federal tax filing with TurboTax.
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  • Pickles Lakeland, Fla. January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Did my taxes by hand
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
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    Free Version

    • All Pros
    • No cons

    "For anyone doing a simple 1040ez this is great AND free. Also extremely easy and virtually foolproof way of doing your tax's in a hasslefree manner."

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  • perkizme Cincinnati, OH January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I rent my home
      • I don't have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • Student
    • Life Changes Life Changes:
      • My job status changed this year
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    Thanks!

    • Free but ability to upgrade

    "Very easy - step-by-step approach to self-filing. Nice to come back to Turbo tax year after year to file for free. I have never had a problem with submission. Thanks Turbo Tax!"

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  • joedude Warren ,Pa January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used other tax software
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I own my own home
      • I have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
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    best tax filing ever

    • thorough and painless
    • couldnt see any

    "This customer did not provide a text review."

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  • Nando Fremont, ohio January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I rent my home
      • I don't have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • Student
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    Easy

    • Quick and Easy
    • System gets overloaded

    "Using turbo tax if very easy but you sometimes get kicked off due to high traffic. Just remember to make a user name and password so you don't have to start all over."

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  • Maniacintx tx January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm married
      • I own my own home
      • I have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
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    Free and Easy

    • Ease of use.

    "The free on version is very easy to use and convenient. Will use it next year."

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  • Beez Jax, Fl January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I rent my home
      • I don't have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • Student
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    Excellent Service

    • Fast & Dummy Proof

    "Fast and efficient way of filing taxes. Very easy & helpful."

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  • ohnomrbill Phoenix, AZ January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I rent my home
      • I don't have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
    • Life Changes Life Changes:
      • My job status changed this year
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    Easy way to do your taxes!

    • Simple, inexpensive, fast.

    "Easy to use, inexpensive, and fast. I've been using Turbo Tax for several years and this is the first year I have used the online edition. I like how all I have to do is go to turbotax.com, enter my user name and password, and get to work on my taxes! If I have to stop and come back later it saves all the information, you pick up right from where you left off earlier. It's quite convenient. I recommend for all."

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  • jconklin Mesquite, NV January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used a tax preparation service
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm married
      • I rent my home
      • I have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
    • Life Changes Life Changes:
      • My job status changed this year
      • I moved
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    Just so easy

    • headache free
    • none

    "I have used Turbo Tax and H&R block. Turbotax is so much easier and walks you through everything. If they see a mistake either you or your employer made they will bring it to your attention. As long as you have all your information in front of you it doesn't take very long to complete your taxes. The $27.95 for them to file my state taxes is worth it; after I looked at the state tax forms and couldn't figure them out myself. THANK YOU TURBOTAX!"

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  • redonthehead Tulsa, OK January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Went to a tax professional/CPA/Accountant
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I own my own home
      • I have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
    • Life Changes Life Changes:
      • I bought or sold investments
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    FAST AND EASY!!

    • a monkey could do this
    • didnt find any

    "I have tried everywhere from using a licensed CPA to CAPS (community action project) to file my taxes. Turbotax by far was easier and accurate. I got more money back then I ever have and I filed from the convience of my home. No making appts and hoping I get my W2's in time. No waiting. Step by step guide shows you how to put in everything by yourself. I will never use anything other than Turbotax again!! Oh and it only cost me less then $30 dollars to file everything!"

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  • cabanagirl Las Vegas, NV January 30, 2010
    • Prior Tax Prep Method Prior Tax Prep Method:
      • Used TurboTax
    • Family Life Family Life:
      • I'm single
      • I rent my home
      • I don't have kids
      • I don't own a business
      • I'm not a student
    • Life Changes Life Changes:
      • My job status changed this year
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    Excellent Decision!

    • very user friendly, explains everything to you!
    • none

    "I filed my tax return in 30mins using this program and it helped me find a tax break for paying interest on a student loan. I never knew I could claim that before! I would highly recommend this product for fast, easy tax filling and direct deposit straight into your bank account!"

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