TurboTax Self-Employed vs Premium: What Happened to Self-Employed?
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TurboTax Self-Employed (former online edition)
Discontinued name
If you're hunting for TurboTax Self-Employed online and can't find it, don't worry, you're not missing anything. Starting with tax year 2023, TurboTax retired the separate online Self-Employed and Premier editions and folded both into a single top-tier online product called Premium. So the self-employment features you remember are still right there, just under a new name.
Premium now covers everything the old Self-Employed edition did, including Schedule C, 1099-NEC income, and business expense deductions, while also handling investments, crypto, and rental property in the same product. Prices are approximate, so confirm them on the official TurboTax site.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | TurboTax Self-Employed (former online edition) | TurboTax Premium (Online) |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Renamed/merged into Premium | Active online edition |
| Self-employment / Schedule C | Yes (when it existed) | Yes |
| 1099-NEC freelance income | Yes | Yes |
| Business expense deductions | Yes | Yes |
| Investments & crypto | Not its focus | Yes, fully included |
| Rental property (Schedule E) | No | Yes |
| Price (federal) | Historical | ~$129 |
| Best for | No longer offered separately | Freelancers, investors, landlords |
Looking for Self-Employed? Note that…
- The standalone online Self-Employed edition is no longer sold under that name.
- It was merged into TurboTax Premium starting with tax year 2023.
- All of its self-employment features, Schedule C, 1099-NEC, and business deductions, live on inside Premium.
- If you used Self-Employed before, Premium is your direct replacement online.
Choose Premium if…
- You're self-employed or freelance and need Schedule C and business deductions.
- You also have investments, crypto, or rental income to report.
- You want one product that covers your full mix of income types.
- You're a returning Self-Employed user looking for the current equivalent.
Our verdict
There's really no decision to agonize over here: online Self-Employed became Premium. If you're a freelancer or independent contractor filing online, Premium is the edition that handles your self-employment income today, and it does even more than the old Self-Employed product, since it also covers investments, crypto, and rentals. Just choose Premium and you're all set.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I find TurboTax Self-Employed online anymore?＋
Because it was renamed and merged. Starting with tax year 2023, TurboTax combined the online Self-Employed and Premier editions into Premium. The self-employment features all moved into Premium.
Does Premium cost more than Self-Employed used to?＋
Pricing changes every season, and Premium covers a broader feature set than the old Self-Employed edition. Check the official TurboTax site for current pricing so you can compare against what you paid before.
Is there still a desktop self-employed option?＋
Yes, but it goes by a different name. On desktop, self-employment support comes through TurboTax Home & Business, which includes Schedule C for sole proprietors.
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