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TurboTax Refund questions

I received some of my refund, There is 310.00 missing, I went back and looked at what I agreed to and saw my receipt. I agreed to 39.00 but not twice for one thing and minus that and still 310.00 short with no explanation . I would really like some answers. Your phone numbers are bogus and can't get hold of a live person. I tried Canada and got through hoping I could get transferred. I need a total receipt explained and a copy for my records please so I can find out where my money is, My phone number is [protected] and my email is [protected]@aol.com

Thank you,

Gail Cratty

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TurboTax Turbo Tax and TPG Products

I have used Turbo Tax several years, I wanted to use the ez form, but they would not let me, I ended up paying for the 39.00 + 39.00 processing fee because I had it taken out of my taxes. Received a refund $81.80 sents less what the IRS had on my where is my refund site. I want my $81.80 back, I did not authorize anymore money being taken out. I will not use Turbo tax again, and will be sure to let others know, I am a single retired woman, and need every dime I earn.

Desired outcome: I want my $81.80 refunded or I will be contacting the Attorney General

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TurboTax I have questions about my refund

My total federal refund is $2,398 and today $969.00 was deposited into my checking account... Depositor is tpg products sbtpg llc ach processing. Who is this and where is the rest of my refund. I have used turbo tax for 3 years now, never had a problem. The fee from turbo tax was $28.00. I would greatly appreciate a explanation for this.

Desired outcome: MY FULL REFUND, would be the outcome I desire.And I would like a apology...

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TurboTax TurboTax Premier Live online

I've used TurboTax online for several years. The online software this year forced me to use the Live version which added an additional $95 to the cost. I deleted the return once and tried to select a different product but was never given the opportunity to select a product without the "Live" feature after logging into my account. I decided to eat the cost after spending more time to enter my information. Additionally, I noticed the software had erroneously merged information for my 22 year old son who is no longer a dependent with another dependents information. Double/triple check everything and don't depend on this software to be error free.

Desired outcome: TurboTax should refund customers the $100 fee for the "Live" version that they are forced to use.

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TurboTax Filing software

I have been using Turbotax as a military member for 8 years — this is the first year I had a problem. 1) Military receive separate W-2s to indicate payments for a PCS (and associated taxes taken out of those payments). Turbotax could not process my W-2 as written — it's software kept forcing me to create a 3903, which erroneously claimed additional income that it tried to tax me on. I ended up having to delete Block 12 information out of my PCS W-2 to keep this from happening — a first. 2) If I work outside of the state of PA as a military member, I do not have to pay PA state taxes — any state taxes I paid during the period I worked outside of PA for the military are reimbursed. For the first time, Turbotax would not let me submit a W-2 as non-taxable to PA; I ended up having to file by mail since it would not let me efile. I paid $100 additional to have the live support to fix the above issues, one of which could not be fixed. The customer representatives were extremely competent — it was not their fault that something changed in the Turbotax software that would not allow me to file my taxes as a military member. I paid $100 extra, spent 4 extra hours on my taxes, only to have to file my state taxes by mail in the end. Please fix the issues with PCS W-2s and non-taxable state income for military members!

Desired outcome: Refund me the additional $100 I spent on customer service support for things that Turbotax software handled just fine in the previous 7 years I've used it.

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TurboTax Premier Version - Can't enter land sale

2021 Tax period. I have been using Turbo tax for years. This is the first time I have had a problem.

I am unable to enter a land sale I had. In that correct area at first it was just looping the same 4 or 5 questions. Never "Continuing" Or asking me any questions about my land sale.

All the "helps" online did not work because my software does not show me the options they talk about.

I tried to return software before my time runs out, but there has been no approval back from them. They said not all requests will be approved.

Just updated my software again. (It's been a couple of weeks.) Now I can "Go Directly To 1099S question, but as soon as I hit "Continue" it asks me a question about Economic Impact Payment. It should be asking me about details of my land sale.

Once it goes to the Economic Impact question it asks a couple more questions and then loops back to the first Economic Impact Question. It is a never ending loop that doesn't get me where I need to go.

Desired outcome: FIX SOFTWARE!!!

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TurboTax Horrible Customer Service

My Experience with TurboTax phone and reps

1. The automated system can NOT understand what you are saying, it ONLY understands what sections it gives you. Other than that you will be in an infinite loop (this is why automate systems are horrible and need to be removed permanently).

2. You can't even ask a generalized question to make sure you are going in the right direction or which offer to pick.

3. The cx-rep asks for your name and email address then just hangs up on you. No call back, didn't ask me for a call back number incase of drops, nothing... (I would Never, let my reps ask for the info without a call back number)

4. They don't have more information on how to handle situations or if we have such questions online to help so I wont have to call in.

5. Also I thought I signed up for 3 years to be able to speak with someone wanted to ask that question, but got no-where because, I got hung-up on.

Desired outcome: Wish to know, why I still don't have the 3 years to speak with someone its been 2. I should have 1 year left. What happened to that last year?

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TurboTax TurboTax filing issue

I've been using this program for 8 years with no issues until this year. Did everything as usual, proceeded to file the taxes. I paid TurboTax and proceeded to enter my refund information only to be looped back to my payment info each time. Unless I want to open a checking account with Credit Karma, I cannot enter my refund info or file my taxes. I spent an hour mostly on hold with a specialist only to finally be told they have a technical issue they are working on and I'd receive an email when it was fixed. No time frame was given, and it's now been a week.

Desired outcome: I want to know how long before this issue is resolved

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Feb 20, 2022 10:23 pm EST
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Wanted to file simple tax return taking standard deduction. I was told I had to upgrade to receive certain credits. Turbotax is NOT FREE, it cost me $202 to file my simple return. Cheaper to go to a local accountant.

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Feb 20, 2022 6:05 pm EST

I am having a similar problem. Entered all my information but when it comes time to enter my payment information it just sits there with a spinning blue circle and won't let me do anything. Called the help desk and they had me try several things and nothing works.

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TurboTax Misleading Charges

This is the first year I had to buy the Deluxe Package to file my taxes. It was very clear on charging me $39 for the package, however it was not clear on charging a $39 processing fee. I helped a friend file using TurboTax and we were both confused on why the total was $78 when it was supposed to be $39. When I filed, I just thought it was showing the price of the Deluxe Package twice when really it was Two Separate Charges. I genuinely thought the total was only $39 until they sent me a receipt for $78. I would have used a card to pay if I had known there was a processing fee. I don't understand why they would make two separate charges the same number. It's incredibly confusing, to phrase it nicely. Then, when I tried to find a way to file a complaint or leave a review, I could not find a straight answer on how to do so. I feel deceived and I do not plan on using this service next year if this can't be resolved.

Desired outcome: I really just want a refund of the $39 processing fee back and I will be more than happy to pay for the $39 Deluxe Package with my debit card.

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TurboTax Turbotax deluxe

Case# [protected] week ending 2/18

I completed both the Federal and state taxes in NC. when I e-filed the Federal tax return it was sent with no issue. The state of NC however, after charging can be $20 would not send. I called the [protected] number multiple times and spoke to

Kashonna and Domain as well as a male individual who hung up on me when I requested to speak with a supervisor. I was told on the first call that if I could wait a day a software update would fix the issue. The next call I was told NC would accept Efiles in a couple of days. Today I was told I should wait until the end of the month. When I requested a refund I was to by the male that since the charge was for doing the tax and not for the efile no refund was available, The deluxe software version clearly indicates the state return was included but a fee to efile state was extra. At this point I was hung up on. The last call was to Domain who indicated the $20 was to Efile state tax but I needed to complete a request for refund document and once I mailed it in somone would

Get back to me. I, next move is to file a complaint with the attorney general.

Desired outcome: Return $20 for services not rendered

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Feb 21, 2022 9:44 pm EST
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I’m ready to move forward with the California State consumer affairs and the state attorney general. I keep getting conflicting reasons for my state filing being rejected. They want me to do an update and that will fix the state and side; however, since I’m using the online version I can’t do sn update. I have to purchase the CD PKG. I’ve already paid $166.00 to TurboTax. I am a consumer of their products and that I’m entitled to become whole for the use of their product. I filed just using the standard deductions and in reality it should have free except state. Very unsatisfactory consumer product.

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TurboTax turbo tax premier

Date 2/18/2022, Time 10:18

I paid for E-file of my tax return to the State of North Carolina and got the following.

"Tax Year 2021 transmissions are not available. Turbo Tax is not ready to process Tax Year 2021 for this return."

What does this mean?

When will it be ready?

Update: The issue has been resolved, It was a problem with the software at the State of NC.

Desired outcome: I want my $20.00 back if this is not resolved.The issue has been resolved, It was a problem with the software at the State of NC.

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TurboTax Turbo Tax Live Expert

Absolutely terrible... like many reviews we unfortunately failed to check before we engaged them.

They changed our tax expert before she even spoke to us then they were not up front about service they could provide. They said they can not file our CA taxes without US taxes filed first, for the credit, but we need the capital gain info from CA returns to file our US returns. And we can not talk to anyone and they will not let customers see the draft returns! Or how about just give us the Cap gain info?!? Is that even legal filing on behalf of someone without letting them see the returns?!?! So so so frustrating. But big company and doesnt matter I guess. Maybe the do it yourself sofware is ok but stay far away from expert or any assisted help.

Desired outcome: How about just contacting us to confirm we have to start all over elsewhere!?!?

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TurboTax TurboTax Home & Business 2021

I completed all entries for 2021. When I got to E-File it said I needed to use a form 8621 which was not contained in the system (Passive Investment in a Foreign Country) and had to print out all forms (24 pages) in order to file. This was incorrect as the items I was invested in (not sold) were in my IRA which is not taxable until such time as you withdraw money not sell a specific stock. My wife and I co-file each year and she has 4 international investments yet this has never come up in either of our filings in the past. My investment firm (Fidelity) told me I do not have to file the form. Chuck in Wisconsin

Desired outcome: Turbo Tax will correct their system to eliminate the system rejection (e.g. manual filing) on an IRA.

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TurboTax Turbo tax

I used turbo tax for most of the last 25 years. Each year it gets worse. I do a real simple tax return just wages and interest. The ‘tax review’ gave me error in forms that aren’t required or used. The instructions and walk through has gone from excellent to poor.

Now I am reading that they are going to tack on a filing fee when I E-file the tax. I never paid a separate filing fee in the past , that has ways been part of the package.

For the cost and the filing fee the is now zero cost advance to H&R Block.

Intuit had a good run but the destroyed both quicken and turbo tax. Good example of a good idea that goes down the crapper when it is sold.

Desired outcome: None

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TurboTax Charges for refund process

I have used Turbo Tax for years. I do all of my family members taxes on Turbo Tax and it will be the last time. The last few years more fees have been added. I did my taxes a few weeks ago, was told I would pay 39.00 to Turbo tax, 39.00 to the IRS for E-file and 49.00 to the bank. Today I get my taxes, less another 43.86 for fees that was not authorized but charged by the tax product group. I cannot stand to be lied to or ripped off!

Desired outcome: Refund my 43.86 that was taken and never mentioned

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TurboTax The Turbo Tax Home and Business product recommends that an IRS Pin number is not required for paper filing

It is quite possible that Turbo Tax is giving out faulty advice regarding the IP Pin associated with the IRS issuance of an Identity Theft protection Pin at the time of filing a paper return. My 2020 return is delayed more than one year as a result of not using the IP PIN associated with it, although I mailed it on March 17, 2021 according to your instructions. I am not angry or complaining against the company, I simply want to make you aware that this could be a problem for your consumer.

Desired outcome: I want your awareness of what the IRS actually says regarding this

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TurboTax Misleading and garbage

This is the 8th year I have used Turbo Tax and will be my last. I file single. I have no dependents and zero deductions, yet the system forced me into the "Deluxe" plan. Filed on 01/31/2022, refund was less than $400.00, due to the cost of the "Deluxe" plan and processing fees, I was to be charged $78.00. My refund was deposited today, minus another $40.00 fee from the TPG Products SBTPG LLC, that Turbo Tax uses to payout the refunds in electronic deposits.

Turbo Tax has become nothing more that a complete rip off!

Desired outcome: I have no desired outcome other than to warn others of this complete and total scam.

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TurboTax Turbo tax deluxe CD

First time I have ever owed IRS, but Im getting back money from state. At the end of my tax forms...IRS took all my banking info without a hitch to get their payment. With the state..OMG... Because I was not getting a refund with federal...i gave my banking info to debit the 20.00... well that went thru...you got your money for sure...but I could not file because I needed an authorization code which is impossible to get thru the automated program or even when you finally get thru to a person..they could not help. So i printed and mailed in my papers for state. I want my 20.00 back...

The series of events I went thru yesterday..the automated thing repeating my name wrong back to me many times to calling back and getting hung up on (i heard the click) after a 18 minute wait...i was sure i was getting pranked...I cant tell you how frustrated I was. It wont happen again as I will NEVER use turbo tax again. The resources you have for help are rediculous.

I have always loved the turbo tax program... used to be easy.

Desired outcome: my 20.00 back!

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TurboTax Turbotax for tax year 2021

After I spent hours inputting my data into the program, it stopped working. When I clicked on the icon to open the program, it would not open. I talked to at least 4 different "specialists", none of whom had a clue. They sounded like they might not have graduated from high school. Finally, I found one person who could help me. I had to uninstall the software and re-install it. Then the program finally worked. I wasted at least 3 hours trying to find a competent person at Turbo Tax. They need to fix their software and hire more competent people.

I have used Turbo Tax for 6 years without any problems. Now my confidence in them is shaken and I might use another program next year.

Desired outcome: See above.

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TurboTax Two Rejections from Federal IRS

I have used Turbo Tax for over ten years without problems. My tax situation is very simple, basically social security and IRA withdrawals.

I originally e-filed on 1/31/22 and paid the fee to file my federal and state returns.

On 2/2/22, I was notified that there was a glitch in their software associated with the Affordable Care act 1095-A, /8962 Premium tax credit (I received a credit from the state for insurance I purchased) and advised me to refile after 2/10/22.

I refiled on 2/13/22 and on 2/14/22, I was once again notified of a rejection indicating I had entered 1099R information twice. I went into Turbotax today, went through all income again and found no error.

I resubmitted again today.

These are very odd occurrences - if my returns are not accepted, the instruction is that I would have to print and mail my returns.

I this is the case, I will not use Turbotax in the future. There is not reason.

Desired outcome: I would like Turbotax to explain how their software was not up to date on the Affordable Care Act supplement/credit that I entered and also why the software advised I had entered a duplicate 1099R when I did not do so.

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TurboTax is a popular tax preparation software that is designed to help individuals and businesses file their taxes accurately and efficiently. Developed by Intuit, TurboTax has been around for over 30 years and has become one of the most trusted and reliable tax preparation tools on the market.

One of the key features of TurboTax is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy for even the most inexperienced tax filers to navigate. The software guides users through the tax preparation process step-by-step, asking questions about their income, deductions, and other relevant information to ensure that they are filing their taxes correctly.

TurboTax also offers a range of helpful tools and resources to help users maximize their tax refunds and minimize their tax liabilities. These include a deduction finder, which helps users identify all of the deductions and credits they are eligible for, and a tax refund calculator, which estimates how much of a refund they can expect to receive.

Another advantage of TurboTax is its ability to import data from other financial software, such as QuickBooks and Mint. This makes it easy for users to transfer their financial information into TurboTax and avoid the hassle of manually entering data.

Overall, TurboTax is a reliable and efficient tax preparation software that can help individuals and businesses file their taxes accurately and with confidence. With its user-friendly interface, helpful tools, and ability to import data from other financial software, TurboTax is a great choice for anyone looking to simplify the tax preparation process.

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TurboTax is a popular tax preparation software that has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from users. The software is known for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive tax guidance, and accuracy. Many users appreciate the step-by-step guidance provided by TurboTax, which makes the tax preparation process less daunting. The software also offers a range of features, including the ability to import data from previous tax returns, automatic calculations, and error checking. Additionally, TurboTax offers excellent customer support, with many users praising the company's knowledgeable and helpful representatives. Overall, TurboTax is a highly recommended tax preparation software that offers a range of features and excellent customer support.

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TurboTax reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Feb 20, 2007. The latest review The website Netfile was locked. was posted on Apr 12, 2024. The latest complaint direct deposit fees was resolved on Feb 07, 2014. TurboTax has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 521 reviews. TurboTax has resolved 33 complaints.
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