At a Glance
- TurboTax is offering 10% off its most popular online products right now
- New customers can file Federal and State taxes for free in the app until February 28
- Refer friends to get 20% off for them and up to $500 in gift cards for you
Why it matters: These limited-time deals could save filers hundreds if they act before prices rise later in tax season.
TurboTax has quietly rolled out a wave of early-season discounts and referral perks that can cut the cost of filing-or wipe it out entirely for qualifying users. According to News Of Fort Worth, several offers expire in the next few weeks, so the window for maximum savings is narrow.
10% Off TurboTax Online Products
Until prices climb closer to the April deadline, TurboTax is taking 10% off three big online bundles:
- TurboTax Full Service – normally $129 and up, now includes a live expert who prepares, reviews, and files your return
- TurboTax Live Assisted – choose Basic from $79, Deluxe from $129, or Premium from $209 and get on-demand help while you file
- Federal DIY products – early-season prices already sit $36-$144, down from the usual $79-$209, with the extra coupon stacking on top
Prices are estimates based on the forms you say you’ll need; final cost is set when you print or e-file and can change if additional schedules are required.
Free Filing for New Customers
Anyone who did not use TurboTax last year can file a Form 1040 return-Federal and State-at no charge by using the TurboTax mobile app and submitting by February 28.
The zero-dollar deal covers:
- W-2 income
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Student-loan-interest deduction
Complex schedules beyond those four aren’t supported under the free tier.
Referral Bonus: 20% Off + Gift Cards
TurboTax is also pushing a referral program that runs through October 31:
- Share your personal link; new customers who file through it receive 20% off qualifying federal products
- For every friend who pays and files, you receive a $25 digital gift card
- You can rack up as many as $500 in gift cards (20 referrals)
Email delivery of the reward arrives within 45 days of the friend’s purchase. The offer is void on TurboTax Free Edition, State-only returns, CD/download versions, and a handful of add-ons.
No-Cost Military Filing
Active-duty military members can file both federal and state returns for free under a separate military benefit. Verification of status is required at sign-up.
Free Tools and Calculators
TurboTax also gives away several calculators that don’t require a purchase:
- Tax Refund Calculator – plug in life events and income to estimate a 2026 refund
- Tax Bracket Calculator – enter taxable income and filing status to see your effective rate
Both tools update in real time as you change inputs.
How to Use a Service Code
Occasionally customer support issues single-use service codes for billing or technical issues. Enter the code in the “I have a service code” box before you pay; each code works once and cannot be combined with other coupons.
Price Guarantees
TurboTax sticks by three promises:
- 100% Accurate Calculations – if TurboTax makes a math error, the company pays any resulting IRS penalties
- Maximum Refund – if another method gets you a bigger refund or smaller tax due, TurboTax will refund what you paid to use its software
- Pay When You File – you can start a return for free, but you won’t be charged until you actually submit
Key Takeaways
- Lock in the lowest prices by filing before February 28
- New filers with simple returns can skip payment entirely using the mobile app
- Referring friends nets you gift cards while trimming their federal cost by 20%
- Around 37% of taxpayers qualify for the no-fee TurboTax Free Edition; everyone else can still shave 10% off paid tiers with an early-bird coupon
Move quickly-TurboTax usually raises prices multiple times between now and April.
