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NewsIRS Direct File and Free File Update: What It Means for TurboTax Users
A straightforward, no-spin look at the latest IRS Direct File and Free File news, and how it could reshape the way TurboTax users approach tax season.
News • Jan 27, 2025
NewsWhat's New in TurboTax This Tax Season: Features, Pricing, and the Premium Edition
An approachable, independent rundown of what's changed in TurboTax this season, from new helper tools to the consolidated Premium edition and how the lineup is priced.
Product Updates • Jan 23, 2025
ArticleFiling Taxes for the First Time? A Beginner's TurboTax Checklist
If this is your very first tax season, here's a simple, step-by-step TurboTax checklist to help you gather the right documents and file without the stress.
Getting Started • Jan 20, 2025
ArticleTurboTax Online vs Desktop: How to Decide Which Is Right for You
A clear, jargon-free guide to deciding between TurboTax Online and the Desktop (CD/Download) edition based on how you actually file your taxes.
Getting Started • Jan 16, 2025
ArticleCommonly Missed Tax Deductions and Credits TurboTax Helps You Find
Plenty of filers overpay each year simply by missing deductions and credits they qualify for. Here's how TurboTax's interview-style questions help you catch them before you file.
Deductions & Credits • Jan 12, 2025
ArticleTax Filing Deadlines and Key Dates for the 2025 Filing Season (Tax Year 2024)
Here's a friendly, jargon-free walkthrough of the dates that shape the 2025 filing season, so you can wrap up your 2024 return on schedule and skip the late penalties.
Deadlines • Jan 8, 2025