Turbotax Overview Get a head start on your 2024 taxes. File your tax return electronically to receive your fastest tax refund possible. Connect with an expert in a click and get answers when you need them with SmartLook™. Every personal TurboTax return is backed by our Audit Support Guarantee for free one-on-one audit guidance from a trained tax professional. And much more! Features of Turbotax Guidance for homeowners Your biggest investment might also be your biggest tax break—mortgage interest, property taxes, and more. Deduction finder We’ll search for more than 350 tax deductions and credits to get you the biggest tax refund—guaranteed. Complex life, simplified taxes We’ll guide you through life changes and their impact on your taxes, so you get every tax deduction and credit. Deduct your donations We’ll help you track and value items you donate to charities with ItsDeductible™. Audit Risk Meter™ Reduce your chance of a tax audit when we check your return for audit triggers and show your risk level. Guidance for homeowners Your biggest investment might also be your biggest tax break—mortgage interest, property taxes, and more. Deduction finder We’ll search for more than 350 tax deductions and credits to get you the biggest tax refund—guaranteed. Deduct your donations We’ll help you track and value items you donate to charities with ItsDeductible™. Complex life, simplified taxes We’ll guide you through life changes and their impact on your taxes, so you get every tax deduction and credit. Audit Risk Meter™ Reduce your chance of a tax audit when we check your return for audit triggers and show your risk level. Education tax credits If you or your children attended college or trade school, we’ll help you find refund-boosting education tax credits and deductions (1098-E, 1098-T) for tuition, books, and student loan interest. No tax knowledge needed We’ll ask you easy questions about your year and fill in the right tax forms for you. Personalized to your unique situation We ask questions to get to know you. Then, based on what you tell us, we’ll search for every tax credit that applies to you. Answers as you go Free U.S.-based product support and easy-to-understand answers online 24/7. Thousands of error checks You won’t miss a thing, we’ll double-check your tax return for accuracy before you file. Get tax deductions for your dependents We’ll show you who qualifies as your dependent, and find tax-saving deductions and credits like the Child & Dependent Care Credit, Earned Income Credit (EIC), and child tax credit. Finish your state return faster Once you complete your federal taxes, we can transfer your information over to your state return to help you finish quickly and easily. Go at your own pace—no appointment necessary Finish your tax return in one visit or do a little at a time. We automatically save your progress as you go, so you can always pick up where you left off. Automatic import of your W-2 and 1099 info Automatically import your W-2 from over a million employers, and your 1099 tax form data from participating financial institutions. Get a head start We’ll automatically import your information from last year’s TurboTax return to help save time and increase accuracy. We’ll even import personal information about you and your family if you prepared your taxes with TaxAct or H&R Block CD/Download software. Up-to-date with the latest tax laws When tax laws change, TurboTax changes with them, so you can be sure your tax return includes the latest IRS and state tax forms. Your information is secure We’re dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. We test our site daily for security, use the most advanced technology available, and employ a dedicated Privacy Team. See your tax refund in real time We display and update your federal and state tax refunds (or taxes due) as you do your income taxes, so you always know where you stand. Free federal e-file for your fastest possible tax refund* E-file your federal and state tax return with direct deposit to get your fastest tax refund possible. Free federal e-file is included. No money out of pocket Skip the trip to your wallet. We can conveniently deduct any TurboTax preparation fees from your federal tax refund and have the remaining balance deposited directly into your bank account. Additional fees may apply. Your tax refund, your way Choose to receive your tax refund by check or direct deposit to your bank account