Get Your State Tax Refund Now With TurboTax

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TurboTax(R) is helping taxpayers get their state tax refunds now, even if they're affected by IRS processing delays, while many other tax providers will make people wait until after Feb. 14.

"There's no reason people should have to wait to collect some of the money they're due," said Bob Meighan, CPA and vice president at TurboTax from Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU). "Even if you're one of the 9 million taxpayers affected by the federal delays, you can prepare and e-file both your federal and state tax returns now with TurboTax. We'll hold your federal return until the IRS begins accepting them on Feb. 14 and submit your state return right away. You'll get your state refund back fast, so that money is back in your pocket without delays."

Last year, California state tax refunds averaged $823, while New York state refunds averaged almost $1,000, according to the states' departments of revenue.

"People count on their tax refunds to pay bills, buy groceries and pay their rent," said Meighan. "That's why TurboTax has made it a priority to help our customers get their state refund back in their pockets as quickly as possible. We know that $500 or $1,000 makes a big difference."

Taxpayers in the following states can file taxes now and get their state refunds immediately with TurboTax: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Taxpayers affected by IRS filing delays in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota and Vermont will also experience a state processing delay.

For additional information the IRS filing delays or other tax tips and information visit Tax Break, the TurboTax Blog.

About TurboTax

TurboTax is the nation's No. 1 rated, best-selling, do-it-yourself tax preparation software. Available on desktop, online and mobile, TurboTax helps more than 20 million people a year easily and accurately claim every deduction and credit they're entitled to, so they get their biggest tax refund possible. For more information, visit the TurboTax press room.

About Intuit

Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks(R), Quicken(R) and TurboTax(R), simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries(R) and Lacerte(R) are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.5 billion in its fiscal year 2010. The company has approximately 7,700 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.

Intuit, the Intuit logo and TurboTax, among others, are registered trademarks and/or registered service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries.

    Source: Intuit Inc.

Released January 25, 2011