Is TurboTax offering truly free filing?

What TurboTax is offering this filing season

TurboTax has announced a free‑filing option through its app that the company describes as offering truly free federal and state tax filing. The promotion is presented as available to more than 100 million users and runs through February 28. The company framed the move as a short‑term window in which qualifying filers can submit both federal and state returns without a fee using TurboTax’s app.

How it’s presented and how to access it

• Availability: Advertised as accessible via the TurboTax mobile app.
• Coverage: The offer is described as including both federal and state filings for the stated pool of users.
• Deadline: The offer runs through February 28, after which standard pricing or different promotions may apply.

Important caveats and unknowns

The reporting highlights the headline benefit — free federal and state filing through the app for 100M+ users — but does not include exhaustive details on eligibility criteria, any income or form restrictions, or whether all states’ tax returns are included without exception. Those specifics may be provided in TurboTax’s terms of service or in-app prompts.

Why it matters

Free filing windows can materially reduce the cost of tax preparation for many households, especially those with straightforward returns who would otherwise pay for software or preparer fees. Consumers considering the offer should check the TurboTax app for eligibility prompts, confirm which state returns are covered, and act before the February 28 deadline if they want to take advantage of the free option.