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TurboTax knows that your tax refund may be the biggest paycheck you receive all year. And what could be better than paying $0 to do your taxes? Absolutely nothing!

That's why, for the seventh year in a row, TurboTax is offering free federal and state tax filing with TurboTax Free Edition for filers with a simple tax return only . TurboTax has helped millions of qualifying Americans file their federal and state taxes for free. Taxpayers are eligible for TurboTax Free Edition if they file a simple tax return (Form 1040/Form 1040-SR or Form 1040/Form 1040-SR + unemployment income only with no schedules): that includes W-2 income, limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV, claiming the standard deduction, Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and unemployment income reported on Form 1099-G . Eligible taxpayers can feel confident that they're getting the most money possible in their pocket and that filing their taxes will be completely free.

Free Data Transfer: Returning customers can easily transfer their prior-year information for free and new customers can effortlessly import a PDF of last year's tax return and information for free, giving new and returning customers up to a 50% head start while eliminating data entry. Free data transfer gives new and returning customers an effortless, worry-free head start to their taxes.

Free Answers 24/7: Taxpayers can find personalized answers to their questions 24/7 from questions answered by our TurboTax Tax Experts and community.

W-2 Snap and Autofill: Taxpayers can save time and jumpstart their taxes by importing their W-2 from their payroll providers or snapping a photo of their W-2 , verifying their data and watching as their information is put on all their right tax forms for them. W-2 import supports millions of employers and payroll providers.

Driver's License Barcode Scan: Another easy way for new customers to get a jump start on their taxes is to use the mobile app to simply scan the barcode on their driver's license to quickly upload basic information — name, address, birthday.

Streamlined, Personalized Experience: Powered by the TurboTax Tax Knowledge Engine, TurboTax uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to guide taxpayers through a dramatically more personalized experience – leading to smart, streamlined tax preparation and less work.

Step-by-step Guidance for Valuable Credits: Taxpayers get step-by-step guidance so they can easily claim the Earned Income Tax Credit worth up to $6, 660 for a family with three kids , and the Child Tax Credit worth up to $2,000 if they are eligible.

Free Audit Guidance: Although less than one percent of taxpayers are audited, in the unlikely event of an audit, taxpayers can be confident that TurboTax has them covered with free audit guidance from a tax professional.

In addition to the availability of TurboTax Free Edition, all TurboTax Online products are now available. Taxpayers can visit TurboTax.com today and start their tax returns for free.

Remember that with TurboTax there's no need to know tax laws. TurboTax asks you simple questions about you and gives you the tax deductions and credits you're eligible for based on your answers.