TurboTax offers verified first responders 20% off its federal filing products through ID.me.
TurboTax is Intuit’s tax preparation software, used to file federal and state returns online with guided step-by-step forms. The first responder rate is verified and applied through ID.me rather than a code typed at checkout.
How To Get The TurboTax First Responder Discount
Verify your first responder status through ID.me, then apply the 20% off federal products through your verified ID.me account when you start your return. ID.me’s own store listing states the offer directly rather than routing through a generic promo code.
Q&A
Q: Does the 20% apply to state filing too, or only federal?
A: The offer is stated specifically as federal products. Confirm state filing pricing separately when you file.
Q: Do I need an ID.me account before I can use the discount?
A: Yes, verification runs through ID.me. Set up or sign in to your ID.me account and verify your first responder status before starting your return.
Q: Is this the same as a coupon code I could just type in?
A: No, it is tied to your verified ID.me account rather than a code you enter separately.
Q: I have heard TurboTax’s military page has upsold people who qualified for free filing. Does that apply here?
A: ProPublica reported that TurboTax’s military-specific landing page has, in the past, directed eligible service members toward paid products instead of the free filing they qualified for. That reporting was about the military page specifically, not the first responder ID.me route, but it is a reason to read the checkout total before you pay, whichever landing page you start from.
More Information:
The 20% figure is stated directly on ID.me’s own store listing for TurboTax, not a secondhand blog. Intuit’s own site does not carry a public page naming the figure, which is common for discounts distributed through a verification platform rather than run on the merchant’s own domain.
Related: Financial Planning Basics for First Responders, MoneyFit, and 5 Financial Benefits for First Responders.
