"FTC Cracks Down on TurboTax's Deceptive 'Free' Tax Help Claims"
TL;DR
The FTC has found that TurboTax's advertising of free services was deceptive, prompting many to seek free tax help options. The IRS Free File and Free Fillable Forms are available for those with different income levels, while Miltax provides free tax software and assistance to servicemembers and veterans. Additionally, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and certain tax software providers offer free services for individuals meeting specific criteria.
- Rossen Reports: Do you qualify for free tax help? WYFF4 Greenville
- US says TurboTax maker deceived taxpayers by claiming services were ‘free’ The Guardian US
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- TurboTax Can No Longer Advertise Products as Free, F.T.C. Says The New York Times
- In TurboTax lawsuit, FTC alleges the service is not really free USA TODAY
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