Tax day is April 15 of this year, which means you have less than a month to file your application without penalty or needing to request an extension. The cost of filing with a tax service increases the longer you wait, and if you’re like me and have complicated taxes, you’ve been procrastinating. Consider this your sign to file now. TurboTax is currently offering a deal for combined federal and state filings for just $150 for the Expert Full Service for new customers, but this deal is only good through March 18.
TurboTax offers three levels of services for tax filers: DIYwhere you drop in with step-by-step instructions; Expert supportwhere you can get help from tax experts throughout the process and have the expert review it before submitting; And Full expert servicewhere you can have your taxes paid in full by a local tax professional. Prices vary for each tier, but Expert Full Service isn’t cheap: Federal starts at $89 to $129, and the final price varies depending on the complexity of your taxes. Plus, state taxes are an additional $59 per state, so if you have a lot of forms and/or states, this flat rate deal could mean a significant savings.
On that note, if you are a small business owner or have a complicated tax situation, Expert Full Service is probably worth a look. It is best to have an expert file for you for those who own S corporations and partnerships; TurboTax will even connect you with a small business tax expert who knows your industry to maximize your deductions. With this service, you can choose to submit your taxes online or in person. The tax professional will then take care of everything related to your taxes, signing and filing for you. Plus, you’ll only have to pay the $150 once your taxes are filed.
This offer only applies if no TurboTax expert filed for you last year. Otherwise, the final price varies depending on the complexity of your taxes and forms, and the state is billed separately.
To get this offer, start depositing with Complete TurboTax Expert Service or select “prefer to entrust to an expert” when prompted. If you’re eligible (meaning you didn’t use a TurboTax expert for a 2024 personal income tax return), your discount will be applied at checkout when you file your return by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 18.
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Still not sure which service is best for you? Check out my guide for How to pay your taxes onlineand my guide to Best tax services This year. If you want to opt for TurboTax but aren’t sure which tier is best for your tax situation, I tested TurboTax’s DIY service and I found a bunch of TurboTax Couponswhich can help save money when filing.