The ads were misleading as millions of Americans couldn't use Turbotax to file their taxes for free over the years, finding that it was all just a waste of time.
As the FTC said, around two-thirds of all tax filers in the U.S. could not use TurboTax for free as advertised by the accounting and tax software provider, instead being hit with charges when it was time to file.
The FTC's order also bars Intuit from providing false information concerning significant aspects of its products or services, including but not limited to pricing, refund policies, consumers' eligibility for tax credits or deductions, and the ability to accurately file taxes online without reliance on TurboTax's paid service.
Americans with adjusted gross incomes of $79,000 or less can use products available through the IRS' Free File Program to file federal and state tax returns for free.
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This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:41:27 +0000