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Does TurboTax give you an exact date?

Grace Evans

The dates for receiving a tax refund after it has been accepted by the IRS are only estimates based on the IRS target of sending a tax refund after 21 days from the date it was accepted by the IRS. This is a target only and not a guarantee.

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When was TurboTax first available?

1984 TurboTax

Developer(s) Intuit, Inc.
Initial release 1984
Operating system Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS
Type Tax software
License Proprietary

How many times can TurboTax be downloaded?

You can install TurboTax CD/Download on up to five different computers. Each installed copy can prepare different returns.

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How does TurboTax help first time tax filers?

TurboTax is developed with first-time filers in mind. We guide you step by step with simple, plain-English questions and apply the appropriate tax laws in the background. We also do the math and fill in all the right tax forms.

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What to do if you are a first time tax filer?

“And be sure to proofread it: A mistake in just one digit can lead to disastrous results.” TurboTax is developed with first-time filers in mind. We guide you step by step with simple, plain-English questions and apply the appropriate tax laws in the background. We also do the math and fill in all the right tax forms.

Are there any tax deductions for first time filers?

“Many first-time filers believe they can deduct all of their lunches with co-workers as ‘business meals,’” said Reed. “Another example is business gifts. Most people do not realize that the deduction is limited to $25 per recipient per tax year.”

When is the best time to file your tax return?

But you must prove what you spent, says Karen M. Reed, director of communications for Citrus Heights, California-based TaxResources Inc. “The time to get the documentation in order is when you are preparing your tax return—not one to three years later when you are audited and can’t remember what you did a long time ago,” she said.