How many state and federal returns can I do with turbo tax

How many returns can I e-file with the iPad version of the software?

Can I prepare additional to submit outside of e-filing with the iPad version?

I never used 5 federal e-files but if you say 5 are free I won't argue. I have done as many as three. In previous years Turbo Tax would allow you to e-file one state for free and I expect that is true today. But in previous years, I could run the state return for all the federal returns, but this year, 2020, I can only run one state which means I have to fill out the state form manually for the other two returns. Pooh!

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@bhajialilou wrote:

How many state and federal returns can I do with turbo tax home and business CD?

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You can create, complete and file as many tax returns, federal and state, as needed using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions.  However, you can only e-file 5 federal tax returns.  Any tax returns over 5 have to be printed and mailed.  The number of e-files is set by IRS rules and cannot be changed or increased when using the TurboTax personal tax preparation software.

@CLC59554

E-filing fee in desktop software

Did you purchase desktop software with state software included?  They sell Deluxe both with and without state software--so you have to be careful which one you choose.  And even if it does have the state software download included, that is for preparing the state.  There is an extra fee to e-file the state. That state e-file fee has existed for years.    You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.

@jimmolden 

When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee.  Each return needs its own account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.

 When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.  You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.  If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.

Desktop --unless you specifically buy federal  Deluxe only from a retailer-- will include the software for one specific state.   You can prepare as many returns for that state as the number of federal returns you prepare.  E-filing state returns is an extra fee which can be avoided by printing and mailing the states.   Additional--other--state software is an additional fee for the software.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901306-how-many-times-can-i-e-file-using-the-turbotax-cd-or-download

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2750704-what-are-the-advantages-of-the-turbotax-cd-download-software-over-the-online-version

TurboTax CD/Download Personal Returns

Free federal e-file included — Free e-file of your federal tax return is included with your purchase of TurboTax CD/Download.

E-file multiple returns — Prepare and e-file up to five (5) federal tax returns at no additional cost. (This is the maximum returns limit set by the IRS.)

E-file state return(s) — Additional fees apply.** You may e-file up to three (3) state returns per federal tax return.

or print and mail your return(s) — Print as many copies of your federal and state returns as you need for free when you purchase TurboTax CD/Download.

TurboTax CD/Download Business Returns

Free federal e-file included — Free e-file of your federal tax return is included with your purchase of TurboTax Business and Business State products (sold separately).

E-file multiple returns — Prepare and e-file up to five (5) federal tax returns at no additional cost. (This is the maximum returns limit set by the IRS.)

*Fastest refund with e-file and direct deposit; refund timeframes will vary. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.

**E-filing fee is $25 each. E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns.