TurboTax Offers Discounts and Referral Rewards for 2026 Filing Season

TurboTax is offering several discounts and incentives for the 2026 tax filing season, including an extra 10% off federal online tax filings. The discount applies to federal returns, including W-2 and 1040 forms, while state returns carry an additional fee. Filing early may help secure the best price of the season, as prices tend to rise as tax season progresses.

For those who want professional assistance, TurboTax Full Service pairs users with a tax expert who prepares and reviews the return before filing. The Live Assisted option lets users file online with access to a tax expert when needed. Discounts of 10% are available on both services, with prices starting at $36 for Live Assisted and temporarily capping at $150 for that service.

Small business owners filing business tax returns can get 20% off one personal federal tax return for 2025. TurboTax matches business filers with experts familiar with their industry, particularly for S-corps and partnerships. Additionally, business customers receive 10% off Business Expert Full Service and Expert Assist, though these savings apply only to federal products.

Referral programs offer additional savings. When a friend uses a referral link, new customers get 20% off federal products, and the referrer earns a $25 gift card per friend, up to $500 in total. Gift cards are sent within 45 days of the friend's purchase. Restrictions apply to TurboTax Free Edition, state returns, and other add-ons.

TurboTax Free Edition remains available for about 37% of taxpayers with simple Form 1040 returns, including federal and state filing at no cost. Military members can also file their own taxes for free, covering both federal and state returns (returns only, no schedules). Other tools include a Tax Refund Calculator and a Tax Bracket Calculator to help estimate 2026 returns and 2025 taxable income.