It’s tax filing time and TurboTax has the tools you need to help you file your taxes correctly by yourself. Yes, by yourself! And for the first time ever, Americans can file their 1040A or 1040EZ returns, as well as their state returns, for $0 with TurboTax Federal Free Edition. Yes, you read that absolutely right. Free! Doesn’t free sound great?
What do you get with Absolute Zero? You’re getting last year’s very popular Federal Free Edition with even more new free features. So, in addition to not paying for super-easy state and federal prep, TurboTax doesn’t charge you for any of these features:
Claim the Earned Income Credit ($2,300 2013 IRS average) $0
Cover any Affordable Care Act forms
Find possible government benefits up to $2,000
Get a head start by importing your W-2 $0
Have expert product and audit support $0
It means you pay absolutely nothing to file your taxes—from start to finish.
With Absolute Zero, TurboTax is helping millions of hard-working Americans file their 1040EZ or 1040A for free with Federal Free Edition. No tax knowledge needed! In general, you’ll qualify to file state and federal taxes at no cost if you:
- Are a first-time filer,
- Are a student, or
- Don’t have a house or investments
Seriously, pay nothing?
I’m sure you’re wondering what’s the catch, right? Well, there is no catch. TurboTax realizes that over 60 million Americans work hard for their money and they are investing back in you to give you the power to take control of your finances and feel comfortable doing so. For the past five years, my husband and I have filed our own taxes using TurboTax and the whole process, from start to finish, is so easy that I can’t believe we used to pay an expensive, not to mention intimidating, tax preparation company to do our taxes. It’s so much more comfortable working on this from my own home and being able to feel confident knowing that our taxes are filed correctly. Also, if I ever need help, their experts are there to back me up and answer any questions that I might have. Each year when it is all said and done, I feel very empowered knowing that I did our taxes myself and that TurboTax walked me through it every step of the way. Taxes shouldn’t have to be complicated. I believe if you pay them, you shouldn’t have to be an expert to do them.
If you live paycheck to paycheck, TurboTax understands that it’s important to help you get every penny you can, so they work hard to find you even more money on top of your refund. They will also ensure you never pay extra to comply with new health care laws or to claim your Earned Income Credit. 
TurboTax makes it easy and convenient to file your taxes and you can do them using the CD/Download, online, or mobile and tablet. Each choice is completely secure. I do ours right online and my work is saved if I ever need to stop and come back to it later. If you’re one of many millions of Americans who have a straightforward tax return, take advantage of Absolute Zero from TurboTax and feel the confidence that comes from doing your own taxes.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.