Free Turbo Tax 2007

Posted By: Dr. Frugal in Taxes on 11/21/2007 at 06:14:29

Since it's almost time to receive your W2s, you should already be prepared to file taxes. Much like they have done every year for at least the past three, Turbo Tax (Intuit) is offering free Turbo Tax 2007 for people who are filing federally. The free 2007 version of TurboTax is only for people who are filing federal taxes as the free edition does not cover individual states.

If you're interested in receiving the free TurboTax 2007 simply click here to redeem your free copy before you checkout.

I personally have used the free version of TurboTax for years now and I highly recommend it anyone. For more details, I wrote an a review of Turbo Tax a few months ago although I didn't mention that you could get the free Turbo Tax 2007 software but you can now (see link above).

Comments

Posted by Ryan at February 7, 2008, 6:13 pm:

Last year I files a return that was prepared on turbotax online fee preparaion then was able to open turbotax freedom (free) and import all my info over to the free version and e-file for free. Does anyone know if this is still available? If you try it now, it says all your inputted info will be lost and you'll have to start over. Last year it said that but you didn't lose the info. Is this still true?

Posted by tj at December 1, 2007, 2:51 am:

I switched to online versus desktop software a few years back and like it. However 2 years ago I switched from TurboTax to Taxcut. I found taxcut to have the same user friendliness as Turbotax but at a much lower price. I'm trying to remember, but I believe taxcut offered free efiling for both fed and state. We will see if they do it again this year.

Posted by Dr. Frugal at December 3, 2007, 10:53 pm:

I've always been reluctant to try TaxCut because of its ubiquity in stores that I don't think should be selling tax software--maybe it's just the display areas though. For example I was in (no really) Bed Bath and Beyond doing some Christmas shopping and there was Tax Cut. I don't doubt that it's a good product but for my buck you can't be free turbotax.

Posted by brent at January 4, 2008, 2:27 pm:

I saw a price listed with each "Try it for Free" button on the Turbotax page for which you provided the link. Does this mean Turbotax will bill me when I finish online return and therefore not allow me to file until it is purchased? I'm doubting that its truly free.

Posted by brent at January 4, 2008, 4:07 pm:

I asked Turbotax and you ARE charged when filing or printing out, so it is not truly free, just a marketing pitch. Here is their answer: I understand that you want to know whether you will be billed after using the "try for free" product. As per your request, you will not be charged for trying it. Only while taking printout and e-filing it will be charged. Respectfully, Geetha. Intuit Tax Products Customer Service & Support "Revolutionizing how people manage their financial lives"

Posted by Dr. Frugal at January 7, 2008, 12:45 pm:

Hi Brent, Thanks for going to such lengths to get to the full extent of the situation. I will reword the text to be more in line with what you've found out.

Posted by steve at January 16, 2008, 4:30 pm:

TurboTax.com advertises free online forms and filing of 2007 1040EZ, but in fact, my experience with that option lead me only to the basic filing, which costs you $14.95. So, in effect, it is bait and switch. It is, in my opinion, very deceptive and needs ot be investigated by FTC.

Posted by Sara at January 21, 2008, 10:53 pm:

I for one got the free Turbotax for the 1040EZ. My husband ended up actually buying more because he has home-business stuff but it was free for me.

Posted by Jim at January 31, 2008, 9:47 pm:

Turbo Tax is very very deceptive. They have great software, but are shady at best when signing up initially...If you click on the "Start Now" link in the "Free version" box it starts you with the "Basic" version which you they charge you for the basic version ($20)...I think you **Might** be able to get the free version if you instead click..."Learn More"...which takes you to a sub-page...then the "Compare online products" link...It is only there (two pages deep) that you even see a mention of the basic version that is seperate from the free version. You can absolutely bet that I am going to be calling them tomorrow demanding a COMPLETE refund and if not looking to file a complaint somewhere...anyone have a recommendation for where to start??? Is the FTC the right place???

Posted by Dr. Frugal at February 1, 2008, 4:46 pm:

That's really helpful Jim---thank you. It always looked like from the commercials that if you're filing a simple return (1040/1040EZ) that it was totally free. Do you know if they automatically charge you if you happen to fill in a box that would require an additional form?

Posted by Billy at February 10, 2008, 8:29 am:

What I have done for years is to buy the turbotax basic, usually for around $19.99, and I start it up in one window, along with the online version of turbotax premier, which won't allow you to file until you pay, but I use the premier edition to tell me where to look for all the deductions, and then I add them in on my basic version, and when I am done, I close the premier edition and file with the basic. It has wooked well for me.

Posted by Tim at March 1, 2008, 7:06 am:

I get the TurboTax Deluxe for free by going through my State Farm account. Check with your insurance agent, bank, travel club, etc. to see if they offer discounts on tax preparation. If you have State Farm, all you have to do is log on to the State Farm site and click through to the Turbo Tax site. After that, you can access the Turbo Tax site directly and you will not be charged (as long as you don't get any of their add-ons.)

Posted by Carol at March 4, 2008, 4:57 pm:

Is there a free filing service that will allow you to import your info from turbo tax that was purchased at the store?

Posted by Dr. Frugal at March 18, 2008, 11:23 am:

I think there is but unfortunately it's in the Deluxe Version of TurboTax and not in the basic one.

Posted by RpB at April 8, 2008, 4:39 pm:

For free e-filing go here: http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html

Posted by ACK at April 14, 2008, 9:30 am:

I just filed for free online with TurboTax. It clearly indicated to me that I would not be charged for the filing. I did a 1040A form.

Posted by ACK at April 14, 2008, 9:37 am:

Should have pointed out that I'm from Texas where we only file federal - that was free. I'm pretty sure they would charge for state/local.

Posted by Frazzed at April 14, 2008, 8:53 pm:

WARNING! Just got here from Turbo Tax I'm retired and never file - so only needed to file federal for the gov/rebate When finished with federal it said "now we will file state tax" I said SKIP - and it still showed the data- I kept continuing and it said all done! Then I get a 30.00 charge for state tax........ What's the deal with these shlameels??? I'm so mad I could spit! I went back and hit "delete" on state tax- then continued-- but it seemed that my federal input was gone- So cancelled out and tried to sign in again- It saved my password and it is entered into the ID box! Now what do I do?? What a joke! Free? It's more like bait and switch!!

Posted by Frazzed at April 14, 2008, 10:12 pm:

More information re/my previous post- I logged back in again [didn't click e-file after seeing the 30.00 for state charge] It warns you to SKIP state tax - however there is NO prompt to skip it- only continue... This time-at the state tax page, instead of hitting continue- I clicked "preview federal filing" There was my fed/file- so I clicked PRINT. I did get a signout page etc. and eventually it printed out [many pages just for a 1040A!] I filled in their survey and said "you guys have to fix this! There is NO way to SKIP state filing...This is very deceptive and I am NOT pleased. What should have taken a few minutes took over an hour to try to figure how to NOT pay 30.00 for state tax. I am a Sr. citizen and getting more Sr. on this supposedly "free" site Bearing in mind that the gov listed them as a "free site" we should NOT be paying for the EZ forms. You bet they will get a call from me also. Next year - Let's hope there is a better service. Hope some of you will call them too - or list them on Ripoff.com

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