QuickBooks Live Expert Tax is a way for small businesses that file taxes as S-corp, partnership (GP, LP, LLP), LLC, or sole proprietor to get their taxes done with unlimited expert help and guaranteed accuracy, powered by TurboTax, all without leaving QuickBooks. Get your taxes done right with every credit and deduction you deserve.

We’re bringing in our experts from TurboTax, another Intuit product, to help you file your taxes right in QuickBooks to give you a seamless transition from your books to taxes. With an average of 16 years of tax experience, they’re pros at helping partnerships, S-corps, sole proprietors and LLCs get filed and maximize credits and deductions. You’ll be able to see your experts’ specific credentials and experience, so you’ll know you’re in good hands with America’s #1 tax prep provider. Plus, every return is backed by our Expert-Approved Guarantee.

Our team of U.S.-based tax experts have extensive experience and internal training. They can handle all kinds of tax situations, from simple to complex. They’ll guarantee your taxes are done right, with every dollar you deserve.

When you connect live with an expert, you’ll see their specific credentials.

Sign in to QuickBooks Online, then go to "Taxes" in the left navigation panel. Select the "Year-end tax filing" tab at the top to get started with QuickBooks Live Expert Tax. You're ready to prepare and file your state or federal tax return with expert guidance, without ever leaving QuickBooks. 

Costs vary by entity type. QuickBooks Online customers can find their cost by logging in, tapping "Taxes" in the left navigation panel, and selecting "Year-End Tax Filing.

You can speak to an expert via phone, chat, or live on-screen through one-way video chat (they can’t see you). You can share your screen with your expert so they can guide you and answer your questions.

We're so sure you'll be satisfied that we offer a 100% Accurate, Expert Approved Guarantee and Audit Support Guarantee. Each guarantee offers recourse; see the bottom of the page for details.

This year, self-employed, S-corps, and partnership filers will be able to match with a small business expert that specializes in your industry, adding reassurance that you’re not missing any industry specific deductions and tax savings. As a sole proprietor, you will enjoy new and time-saving experiences, like improved schedule-C income reporting, and expense importing through spreadsheet uploads or connecting your QuickBooks account. Finally, get included quarterly tax estimates so you can avoid future tax penalties.

TurboTax Experts for Business are accessible via phone, chat, or one-way video if you need assistance. During tax season, TurboTax experts are available 7 days a week from 5 AM to 9 PM PT from January 5 to April 20, 2026, and 5 AM to 12 AM on April 15, 2026. Outside of tax season, regular hours are Monday through Friday, 5am to 5pm PT. Near the September and October extension deadlines, we will resume extended hours of operations including evening and weekend hours. Service, area of expertise, experience levels, and wait times vary, and are subject to restriction and change without notice. Unlimited access to TurboTax experts is included with all Live Expert Assisted and Live Expert Full-Service Bookkeeping products.

If your business is classified as a Partnership or an S-corp, you must submit your tax return by March 16th.

We have you covered if you aren't ready to file your business’s tax return by the March 16th deadline. We can help you file a federal business extension before the tax deadline to avoid any unnecessary penalties.

Audits by the IRS can be random. If, by chance, your business return is audited, you won't have to worry because audit protection is included at no extra cost. More info.