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TurboTax 2024 Discounts & Offers

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: We are back again this tax season with our list of favorite offers and discounts to help save on your Turbotax 2024 software. Here’s a look at all of the currently available deals today (this list is updated on an ongoing basis through this year’s tax deadline on Monday April 15th).

Our Favorite TurboTax Discounts & Deals, March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

We’ll be updating this page all season long so be sure to check back again for the latest deals coming from TurboTax before you file your tax return this year. Just remember, the best TurboTax deals always come at the beginning of the tax season; we’ll likely see less discounts as we approach the tax filing deadline.


FAQ’s

How to Save on TurboTax with your Credit Card

Besides the deals posted above, you can often save an extra few bucks more when you use a qualifying credit card at checkout when paying for your TurboTax software. We recommend logging into your online account for your favorite card and seeing if they have an extra percentage or fixed discount when using the card for your TurboTax purchase.

For example, let’s say you have a Cash Back Discover Card. Most cards offer 1% to 5% back on purchases. But when you login to your online Discover Card account, be on the lookout for a rewards or offers sections for additional savings from TurboTax. We’ve noticed that many of the larger banks and financial institutions have teamed up with TurboTax this season to offer even greater perks when using a qualified card.

When’s this Year’s Tax Deadline?

You’ll have until Monday April 15, 2024 at 11:59PM your local time to file your 2023 federal tax return and make any necessary payments for taxes owed to the IRS. If you’re granted a tax extension then you’ll have until October 15, 2024 to file.

But with that said, if you’re anticipating a tax refund thais year then it’s probably a good idea to not wait until the last minute the file. That’s because the faster you send in your return then the faster you’ll receive any tax refunds owed to you.

Which Version of TurboTax Should I Choose?

If your tax situation is unusual and you’re not certain as to the version of TurboTax software to use, then you can always start with the lowest “free” version. That’s because the software will either way guide you — step by step — to the correct one to use based on the individual information that you provide.


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How much extra did you save of TurboTax this year by using your Discover Card, Citi Card or other credit card? We’d love to know — Let us know all the details and anything else on your mind in the comments section below.

TurboTax 2024 Discounts & Offers

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: If you’re a regular user of TurboTax software then you probably already know that each year they run a number of different deals. And you’re in luck as we’re once again tracking the best TurboTax discounts for the 2024 tax season. Here’s our list of favorite deals you can take advantage of today (we are updating this list on an ongoing basis through this year’s tax deadline on Monday April 15th).

Our Favorite TurboTax Discounts & Offers – March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

Do I need to apply a promo code to activate my TurboTax discount?

No you don’t. That’s because all of offers posted above already have the appropriate discount codes embedded in the links; just click through and you’ll see the offer applied to your purchase. This is typical of TurboTax.

What’s a TurboTax “Service Code”?

If you decide to work through your tax return this year using the online version of TurboTax (the most popular option for most folks) you’ll notice a “service code” box once you approach checkout. The naming is confusing, but it’s just an area where you can enter a code if one was given to you from Intuit’s customer support team. From a case to case basis, their team sometimes issues codes to customers to either track a purchase back to a support agent or to apply a make-good price adjustment.

What other offers are available from TurboTax?

We here at Blacker Friday are working around the clock to track all of the most popular offers available this tax season. However, there are other offers available out there, most notably for select banking and financial institution customers.

For example, if you’re an American Express card holder then you can login to your online account and very this week’s available offers. The same goes for any of your other banking accounts, i.e. Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, etc.. These offers tend to come and go — usually not available all tax-season long— and will vary depending on what type of customer you care (corporate, individual, high-wealth, etc.). It’s worth taking a look into your account to see if there is anything special available.

Which version of TurboTax should I choose?

If you’re filing a joint tax return, have multiple investments or W2 forms coming in, then it can be overwhelming when choosing with version of TurboTax to choose. You don’t want to start off a higher version than needed because not only is it not needed and more expensive to purchase, but also hard to downgrade as you’ll need to start over if switching to a lower version.

That’s why we recommend starting off with the lowest versions of TurboTax online… and that’s the “free” versions. Once you start filling out your return and adding your tax forms and income information, the program will guide you to the correct version of the software as you go along.

When’s this year’s tax deadline?

This year you’ll have up until Monday April 15, 2024 to file your federal tax return and pay any taxes you owe or to file a tax extension. If you are granted a tax extension then you’ll have until October 15, 2024 to file, but you will still need to pay any estimated taxes owed by this deadline in order to avoid any late fees or interest charges.


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TurboTax Discounts & Deals, March 2024

Updated on Saturday March 2, 2024: Nobody likes doing their taxes (us included) but that’s part of life. Fortunately it happens only once a year and we have TurboTax that makes it easy and helps take some of the pain away when filing. But forget about paying full price TurboTax software — We’re tracking the best TurboTax discounts and deals through this year’s tax deadline which falls on Monday April 15, 2024. Below you’ll find our full list of offers you can pick up today. Enjoy!

Top TurboTax Discounts & Offers, March 2024:

  • Get 10% off TurboTax online federal products — You’ll have your choice from the regular do-it-yourself versions, the Live Assisted versions where experts will help you as needed or the Full Service version where they do your taxes for you. Offer valid until 11:59 PM PST on March 31, 2024.
  • 50% off the Quickbooks/TurboTax Self-Employed Bundle — If you already use Quickbooks to run your business accounting, or have though about using it, then this bundle offer is definitely worth taking a look at. You’ll get 50% off your first 3 months of service (normally $30/month, now $15/month). This is an ongoing promotion but only available to new customers.
  • Military discount — All enlisted active duty military and reservists ranking from E1 through E9 can qualify for free federal and state filing with TurboTax Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed. Offer excludes TurboTax Live or TurboTax Desktop products (TurboTax CD/Download). Must have a with a W2 from DFAS in order to qualify. Military veterans and retirees get the standard TurboTax discount as allotted to everyone else.
  • TurboTax for College Students — If you’re doing your taxes for the first time, then TurboTax will walk you through all the steps to take the pain out of filing. Plus, qualifying students can get over $1,000 back in education credits and deductions. And if you happen to be an international student, then the Sprintax team can help with your non-resident tax preparation.
  • File for free with TurboTax Free Edition — You’ll pay nothing at all to file your federal and state taxes with the TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return. Just keep in mind that only about ~37% of taxpayers qualify (form 1040 + limited credits only). There’s no better deal than that!

When is the tax filing deadline this year?

This year you’ll have up until 11:59PM your local time on Monday April 15, 2024 to file your federal tax return or Monday October 15, 2024 for extended filings. If you’re sending your taxes by mail then many post offices will be open late in order to accommodate your tax return. If you’re sending it out electronically (e-file), then recommend not waiting until the last minutes to file. However, if you do file a day or two late… then the late fees aren’t usually to bad (last fees and interest charges are calculated based on how late you file).

I’m an Uber driver, can I use TurboTax?

As an Uber driver you’re considered as self-employed (you’re not on Uber’s permanent payroll). TurboTax is already made to accommodate Uber drivers when you use their Self-Employed Home & Business versions.

What’s a TurboTax Service Code?

Once it’s time to complete your TurboTax order, you’ll see a section where you can enter an optional “service code”. If you have one then you can enter it, but it’s not needed unless you received one from a TurboTax support agent. They are usually given out for either order tracking or to apply a discount. But because all the discounts we currently have don’t require a service code, you can leave this area blank.

I made a mistake but I’ve already filed.

No worries, TurboTax lets you amend your already-filed tax return. You’ll find the link to amend your return within your online TurboTax account.

Do I need a computer to use TurboTax?

One of the benefits of TurboTax Online is that you can work on and complete your tax return from any internet-connected device, no software installation is required. So that means you can use your iPhone, Tablet, etc., to file your return. On the other hand, if you decide to purchase a TurboTax Desktop version, then you will only be able to use the software on the machine that you’ve chosen to install the software on.



We’re here to help. If you’ve got questions or if you’re stuck and don’t know how to proceed, then just let us know in the comments below. We’ll do our very bast to try to help you out.