Turbo Tax Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

TurboTax is Intuit's tax preparation software. You can file on your own with step-by-step guidance, add on-demand help from a tax expert, or hand the whole return to an expert. Each level comes in several editions, and the edition you need depends on what is in your return, such as investments, rental property, or self-employment income.

TurboTax uses dynamic pricing. The price for the same product can change during the filing season, and early-season discounts are common, so the figure you see on a given day may differ from the prices here. The figures below are for tax year 2025 returns filed in 2026. Some come from TurboTax's own pricing page, checked on Oct 11, 2026, and the Deluxe, Premium, and state prices come from a CNBC Select review checked on Oct 11, 2026. Always confirm the price on the official TurboTax pricing page before you start a return.

Do-it-yourself federal filing runs from $0 for the Free Edition up to $139 for Premium. Expert help and full-service filing cost more, and most paid editions charge a separate fee for each state return.

Free Edition

Free Edition costs $0 for federal and state, with no filing fee. It covers simple returns only. Many filers with itemized deductions, investment income, or business income will not qualify and will be moved to a paid edition. Check the eligibility rules on the TurboTax site before you start.

Deluxe

Deluxe lists at $79 for the federal return. It is the edition many homeowners and people with common deductions and credits end up in. CNBC Select noted that Deluxe was sold at a discount early in the season, so you may pay less than the list price if you file early.

Premium

Premium lists at $139 for the federal return. It covers investments, rental property, and self-employment or freelance income. If you are searching for TurboTax Premier, Premium is the edition that now handles those returns. CNBC Select also reported an early-season discount on Premium.

Expert Assist and Full Service

Expert Assist lets you file yourself with on-demand help from a tax expert. TurboTax lists it at $59 – $209 for the federal return, depending on the edition underneath it. Full Service, where an expert prepares and files the return for you, starts at $129, and the final price depends on how complex your return is.

Most paid editions charge for each state return on top of the federal price. CNBC Select reports this fee:

If you lived or worked in more than one state, you may need to file more than one state return, and each one adds the fee. Free Edition includes a simple state return at no charge.

TurboTax prices are not fixed for the season. Intuit often discounts editions early in the filing season, and prices may rise closer to the deadline. The price is also tied to your return rather than to the product you first click: if you enter income or deductions that a lower edition does not support, TurboTax will ask you to upgrade before you file.

Add-ons can raise the total too. Audit support products, identity protection, and paying your fees out of your refund may carry extra charges. Read the summary screen before you pay to see what is included.

• File early in the season, when discounts are more common.
• Answer the interview questions carefully, and check whether your situation really needs a higher edition.
• Decline add-ons you do not need, and pay the fee by card instead of from your refund if that avoids a charge.
• See whether you qualify for the IRS Free File program, which offers free guided filing to eligible taxpayers through partner companies.
• Ask your bank, employer, or credit card issuer whether they offer a TurboTax discount.

TurboTax pricing is for software and services only. For questions about your own taxes, such as which deductions you can claim, consult a licensed tax professional such as a CPA or enrolled agent.