(That version of TurboTax had been available to taxpayers with income below around $39,000 and active-duty military service members with income below $72,000 in tax year 2020.) Intuit ended its participation in July 2021. One was through the IRS Free File Program, a public-private partnership that lets low-income Americans file their taxes for free.

Until recently, Intuit offered two free versions of TurboTax. These customers were told that they had to pay for the service despite being eligible to file for free via the IRS Free File Program offered through TurboTax, according to the announcement. Intuit will pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million consumers who used TurboTax's Free Edition during tax years 2016 through 2018. 'Intuit is clear and fair with its customers, including with the nearly 100 million Americans who filed their taxes free of charge with our products over the last 8 years - more than all other tax prep software companies combined,' said Kerry McLean, Intuit's executive vice president and general counsel. More from Personal Finance: Feds forgive loans of more than 110,000 people in public service The Great Resignation is still red hot - but may not last How much cash retirees need to weather a stock market downturn Intuit admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement and expects minimal impact to its business from implementing changes, according to a company statement. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have signed the agreement.

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