What does TurboTax use to check for potential errors?

TurboTax employs automated error-checking software to identify potential mistakes in tax returns. This software systematically scans the inputs and calculations made by the user, highlighting discrepancies or areas that may require further review. This process significantly streamlines the tax filing experience by quickly identifying common errors such as miscalculations, missing information, or inconsistencies. The automated nature of this software allows taxpayers to benefit from rapid feedback, which enhances both accuracy and efficiency in completing their tax returns.

Manual reviews, while thorough, are not feasible for the volume of returns processed by TurboTax, and physical document verification does not align with the digital nature of TurboTax's platform. Furthermore, third-party applications may integrate with TurboTax but do not serve as the primary means for error checking within the software itself.