TurboTax Live Assisted Premium
Self-employment and investments, with experts a click away.
Approximate federal price; state extra. The most expensive assisted tier. Confirm current pricing on the official site.
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Key features
- Everything in TurboTax Premium
- Unlimited expert help for self-employment and investments
- Expert final review before filing
- Self-employment deduction and QBI guidance from a pro
Specifications
| Platform | Online (web + mobile app) |
|---|---|
| Federal price | ~$219 (varies by season) |
| State price | Extra |
| Self-employment (Schedule C) | Included |
| Investments (Schedule D) | Included |
| Expert help | Included — on demand + final review |
| Who does the return | You do it; expert assists |
Pros
- ✓Expert help for the trickiest personal returns
- ✓Great if you're a freelancer who's unsure about deductions
- ✓Covers investments, rental, crypto, and 1099 income
Cons
- ✕The highest-priced assisted tier
- ✕State is extra
- ✕Full Service may be a better value if you'd rather just hand it off
The freelancer's safety net
Self-employment is where do-it-yourself filers tend to second-guess themselves the most: Which expenses can I actually deduct? How does the home-office deduction work? Did I handle the QBI deduction correctly? Live Assisted Premium pairs the full Premium feature set with unlimited access to experts and a final review, so you stay in control of your return but never have to just guess.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Live Assisted Premium or Full Service?＋
Choose Assisted if you want to do the return yourself with expert help along the way. Choose Full Service if you'd rather have a tax expert prepare and file the entire return for you.
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