The FTC is going to war with tax services that bill themselves as free

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Protestors gather in Washington, DC in 2023 to advocate for simpler tax services.

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TurboTax can't keep advertising itself as 'free' when many people have to pay, FTC rules

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The Federal Trade Commission has ruled that TurboTax maker Intuit engaged in deceptive practices by advertising services as "free."

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Direct File is the most important tech product of 2024, helping you to finally file your taxes for free

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies about a federal budget proposal in Washington DC.

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The IRS Comes for TurboTax With Free ‘Direct File’ Service in 13 States Next Year

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The Internal Revenue Service will offer a pilot run of its free, electronic tax filing service, called Direct File, in thirteen states for the 2024 tax season.

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Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the IRS' plan to offer free tax prep software and break TurboTax and H&R Block's stranglehold

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Katie Porter in 2018.

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TurboTax is paying out $141 million in settlement checks to 4.4 million Americans this month. Here's how to know if you get one.

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TurboTax Review 2023

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