Intuit has reversed themselves on their plan to introduce a $9.95 per additional return (for the second and subsequent federal return) fee for TurboTax 2008.
According to Rick Telberg at CPA Trendlines, the company now plans to offer unlimited federal return printing and up to 5 federal e-files.
Intuit Sr VP Bob Meighan has this comment on CPA Trendlines:
As I’m sure you’re aware, yesterday we announced that TurboTax now includes preparation and printing of multiple returns at no additional cost. Plus, as previously announced, TurboTax includes free e-filing with every federal return (up to the IRS limit of 5) and is the only tax software to include audit support, whether customers print or e-file.
We believe these changes make TurboTax the best value for consumers. Including free e-filing with every federal return means a savings of nearly $75 for some of our customers versus last year and a savings of up to $40 compared to our original pricing this year. I believe this now truly reflects our commitment to helping our customers keep more money in their pockets.
We have over 17 million loyal, passionate customers who genuinely care about what we do and who take the time to tell us. Our decision recognizes that our customers’ opinions really do count.
Bob Meighan
VP, TurboTax
Link: Intuit via CPA Trendlines
Ruth Shore says
December 15, 2008 at 7:20 pmWhile that is nice of Intuit to allow 5 free federal filings, it does not help me that they continue to charge for state tax filing! If they would allow both State & Federal tax filing for free up to 5 returns, that would be a benefit I would greatly appreciate.
Ruth Shore says
December 15, 2008 at 2:20 pmWhile that is nice of Intuit to allow 5 free federal filings, it does not help me that they continue to charge for state tax filing! If they would allow both State & Federal tax filing for free up to 5 returns, that would be a benefit I would greatly appreciate.
Wayne Schulz says
December 15, 2008 at 7:24 pmI agree that including at least one state would be a nice bonus. Worth noting that in all prior years that I can remember the states have always been extra charge.
My concern initially was that people buy their upgrade without reading that the terms (# of returns) have changed.
Then when you’re ready to print your federal return for anything but the one free(included) federal return you’re stuck ponying up.
Hopefully next year Intuit will brand the boxes as singe return, 5 return and perhaps unlimited return.
Wayne Schulz says
December 15, 2008 at 2:24 pmI agree that including at least one state would be a nice bonus. Worth noting that in all prior years that I can remember the states have always been extra charge.
My concern initially was that people buy their upgrade without reading that the terms (# of returns) have changed.
Then when you’re ready to print your federal return for anything but the one free(included) federal return you’re stuck ponying up.
Hopefully next year Intuit will brand the boxes as singe return, 5 return and perhaps unlimited return.
Eric Andersen says
January 5, 2009 at 1:32 amHow about a sliding scale for additional states? i have to file in 3 states. It would cost me about $125…..
Eric Andersen says
January 5, 2009 at 1:32 amHow about a sliding scale for additional states? i have to file in 3 states. It would cost me about $125…..
Pat Randleman says
January 24, 2009 at 3:55 amI live in Texas and we do not have a state income tax.
Pat Randleman says
January 24, 2009 at 3:55 amI live in Texas and we do not have a state income tax.