Limited-time offer powered by TurboTax

Any tax situation.
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If you didn’t file with TurboTax last year, enjoy free federal & state tax filing in the Credit Karma app when you do your own taxes by 2/28.

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Offer details

With the Credit Karma app, tax prep and filing are free if you do your own taxes in the app by 2/28.

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This offer is valid only if you didn't file with TurboTax last year.
To qualify, you must start your taxes using the mobile app.
This offer is only available for the "Do your own taxes" product. TurboTax Expert products are excluded.
To redeem offer, taxes must be filed by February 28, 2026.

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Total to file	FREE in the app	$15.99

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if I file my taxes after February 28?

If you file after February 28, 2026, the cost goes back to regular pricing, which is based on your tax situation.
The cut off time to file is 11:59pm ET on February 28, 2026.

Do I have to upgrade if I have a complex tax situation?

We might ask you to upgrade, but we’ll waive the fee as long as you file on the app by February 28. However, if you don’t file by February 28, the price of the upgrade will apply.
This applies to our paid Standard, Deluxe, and Premium products, which are typically required for more complex tax situations.
This includes situations like:

Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions
Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers)
Stock sales (including crypto investments)
Income from rental property or property sales
Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules

Can I still file for free without taking the offer?

~37% of filers qualify. Simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules, except for EITC, CTC, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A).

TurboTax Free Edition is available for qualifying new and returning customers on our website. Go to TurboTax website

What if I did file with TurboTax last year?

This offer is only available to taxpayers who didn’t file with us last year.
Keep in mind, if you filed with us the year before last, but not last year, you’re still eligible for this offer.
If you don’t meet this eligibility requirement and try to create a new user account to try to claim this offer, this offer will not apply. Please log out, then sign in using the same credentials you used last year.

What’s the difference between this and TurboTax Free Edition?

This is a limited-time offer from TurboTax that provides free, do-it-yourself filing for any tax situation. To qualify for this offer, you must meet the following requirements:

You must start and file your taxes in the mobile app
You must use the Do It Yourself product
You must not have filed your taxes using TurboTax last year
You must file this year’s taxes by February 28, 2026TurboTax Free Edition is a tax filing product that's available year round on the web or the app. However, only customers with simple tax situations are eligible. ~37% of filers qualify. Simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules, except for EITC, CTC, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A).