TurboTax Live Full Service
A dedicated tax expert prepares, signs, and files your return for you.
Price depends heavily on return complexity and is quoted before you commit. State extra. Confirm current pricing on the official site.
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Key features
- A matched tax expert prepares your entire return
- Upload documents; the expert does the rest
- Expert finds deductions and credits for your situation
- Final review with you before the expert files
- Year-round answers available with some plans
Specifications
| Platform | Online (upload + expert) |
|---|---|
| Federal price | ~$129–$409+ by complexity |
| State price | Extra |
| Who does the return | A tax expert does it for you |
| Covers | Simple to complex, including self-employment and investments |
Pros
- ✓Truly hands-off — about as close as you'll get to hiring a CPA online
- ✓Your expert is matched to your tax situation
- ✓Great if your return is complex or just plain stressful
Cons
- ✕The most expensive TurboTax option
- ✕Price scales up with complexity
- ✕You'll need to upload sensitive documents
When handing it off makes sense
Full Service is for you if you'd rather not touch the return at all. You upload your tax documents, you get matched with a tax expert (often a CPA or enrolled agent), and they prepare it, review it with you, and file it. It goes head-to-head with hiring a local accountant — and for straightforward situations, it's often a comparable price or even less.
Because the cost scales with complexity, you'll see a price estimate based on your situation before you commit to anything. If your return has a lot of moving parts, you're short on time, or it just makes you anxious, plenty of filers find the convenience well worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Does a real person do my taxes with Full Service?＋
Yes. You're matched with a tax expert who prepares your full return, reviews it with you, and files it on your behalf.
How much does Full Service cost?＋
It varies quite a bit by complexity, from around $129 to $400+ for federal, plus state. You'll get a quote based on your situation before you commit.
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