TurboTax Business
Corporate tax software
Accounting & finance software
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$179 per federal return
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What is TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business is a desktop tax preparation software designed to help businesses prepare and file U.S. federal business income tax returns. It supports common entity types such as S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs, and it is typically used by small businesses and tax preparers handling straightforward returns. The product uses an interview-style workflow and includes form generation and e-filing for supported returns, with state returns generally available as add-ons.
Guided business return workflow
TurboTax Business uses an interview-driven process to collect business tax information and populate the corresponding IRS forms. This approach can reduce manual form navigation for users who do not prepare returns frequently. It is oriented toward completing a single business return end-to-end rather than managing a large portfolio of clients.
Broad support for entity types
The product supports preparation for several common U.S. business return types, including corporate, partnership, and S corporation filings. It also covers related schedules and common deductions/credits that small businesses encounter. This makes it suitable for organizations that need a general-purpose business tax package rather than a specialized compliance tool.
Integrates with Intuit ecosystem
TurboTax Business is part of Intuit’s tax software lineup and aligns with common Intuit workflows and data formats. Users who already use Intuit products may find it easier to move data between systems or maintain consistent processes. This can simplify tax-time handoffs compared with using unrelated tools.
Desktop-first deployment model
TurboTax Business is primarily delivered as desktop software, which can be less convenient for distributed teams and browser-based workflows. Collaboration, centralized administration, and multi-user controls are typically more limited than in cloud-first tax platforms. This can be a constraint for firms or finance teams that need shared workpapers and role-based access across locations.
Not built for high-volume firms
The product is generally oriented toward preparing individual business returns rather than managing large numbers of clients and complex firm operations. Practice management capabilities such as advanced workflow tracking, reviewer controls, and portfolio-level reporting are limited compared with professional tax suites. Organizations with many entities or complex review processes may outgrow it.
Limited specialized compliance coverage
TurboTax Business focuses on U.S. income tax return preparation and does not function as a comprehensive indirect tax, global compliance, or continuous transaction compliance system. Companies needing multi-jurisdiction sales/VAT compliance, automated tax determination, or complex regulatory reporting typically require additional tools. It may also require separate purchases for state modules and certain filing scenarios.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| TurboTax Desktop Business (Desktop) | $180 (current/discounted); regular price shown $190 — one‑time purchase | For S‑corps, C‑corps, partnerships, multi‑member LLCs, trusts and estates. Includes 5 federal e‑files. State download sold separately (Desktop state download listed as $50 on TurboTax site; state e‑file fees may apply). Windows 11 (64‑bit) only. |
| TurboTax Expert Assist Business — Self‑employed / Sole proprietor | $179 (federal); state additional | Complete your business return with expert help as you go. Unlimited help while filing, QuickBooks import, audit support, 100% accuracy/Expert‑Approved guarantees. Pay only when you file. |
| TurboTax Expert Assist Business — S‑corps & Partnerships | $399 (federal); state additional | Match with a small business tax expert who knows your industry; assistance entering income/expenses, industry‑specific deductions, audit protection included. Pay only when you file. |
| TurboTax Expert Full Service Business | Forms‑based pricing ("Starting at"; price varies by return) | An expert prepares, signs and files your business return. Pricing is forms‑based and determined prior to expert starting work; site shows limited‑time offers (e.g., promotional prices for eligible filers). Audit protection included. Pay only when you file. |
| TurboTax Expert 365 Business (subscription) | $99 per month (after free trial) | Year‑round bookkeeping & tax advisory, quarterly reviews, bookkeeping requires QuickBooks connection. Free 30‑day trial for new customers; billed $99/month thereafter until cancelled. |
Seller details
Intuit Inc.
Mountain View, CA, USA
1983
Public
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