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Which TurboTax do I need?

The right TurboTax edition depends entirely on your tax situation. Pick the profile that sounds most like you and we'll point you to the edition that fits — plus the forms and documents you'll need.

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W-2 employee

If you've got a single W-2 and not much else, here's the TurboTax edition that fits a typical employee, when Free Edition is plenty, and when Deluxe is worth it.

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First-time filer

Filing taxes for the very first time? Here's the simplest TurboTax option for new filers, the documents to gather, and how to dodge the common rookie slip-ups.

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College student

Got a part-time job, scholarships, or a 1098-T? Here's the TurboTax edition that fits a student, plus the education credits you don't want to miss.

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Homeowner

Own a home? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles mortgage interest, property taxes, and itemizing so you don't leave deductions on the table.

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Freelancer / 1099 contractor

Self-employed or paid on a 1099? Here's exactly which TurboTax edition you need to deduct your expenses and handle Schedule C the right way.

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Self-employed small business owner

Run a small business or single-member LLC? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles Schedule C, your expenses, and your assets the right way.

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Gig worker (rideshare / delivery)

Drive rideshare or deliver food? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles your 1099-K, your mileage deduction, and self-employment tax.

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Stock market investor

Buy and sell stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles your capital gains, dividends, and 1099-B correctly.

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Cryptocurrency investor

Trade or earn crypto? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles your crypto gains, staking income, and exchange imports the right way.

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Rental property owner / landlord

Own a rental or two? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles Schedule E, depreciation, and landlord deductions the right way.

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Retiree on Social Security

Retired and collecting Social Security, a pension, or IRA withdrawals? Here's the TurboTax edition that fits and what's actually taxable.

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Married couple filing jointly

Filing a joint return? Here's the TurboTax edition that fits a married couple, how to combine two incomes, and the deductions to keep an eye on.

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Multi-state filer

Moved states or worked in more than one? Here's the TurboTax edition that handles multiple state returns, plus the extra fees to expect.

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Family with dependents / Child Tax Credit

Have kids or other dependents? Here's the TurboTax edition that fits a family and how to claim the Child Tax Credit and the childcare credit.