News Intuit Responds to U.S. Federal Trade Commission Lawsuit In response to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to revive a previously-filed complaint, Intuit reaffirmed that it will continue to vigorously defend itself against the FTC’s allegations. The FTC’s complaint, filed under its administrative process, tells an incomplete and inaccurate story of Intuit’s efforts to provide and advertise free online tax preparation. “It Written by Intuit Blog team Modified Feb 21, 2023 1 min read In response to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to revive a previously-filed complaint, Intuit reaffirmed that it will continue to vigorously defend itself against the FTC’s allegations. The FTC’s complaint, filed under its administrative process, tells an incomplete and inaccurate story of Intuit’s efforts to provide and advertise free online tax preparation. “It is disappointing that the FTC staff has chosen to resume its lawsuit, especially in light of Intuit’s settlement with all the state attorneys general, which we believe resolved the core of the FTC’s complaint,” said Kerry McLean, executive vice president and general counsel of Intuit. “We believe in the merits of our case and that a neutral decision maker will conclude that we have been clear and fair with our customers.” The FTC staff’s decision to restart this litigation comes following the agency’s failed attempt in April 2022 to secure a preliminary injunction against Intuit. It also comes nearly three months after Intuit reached a full and fair settlement with the state attorneys general of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the last nine years, Intuit has helped more than 113 million Americans file their taxes free of charge — more than all other tax prep software companies combined. And in the upcoming tax season the company expects millions of tax returns will once again be filed for free using TurboTax. In its decision to resume administrative proceedings against Intuit, the FTC commissioners were not unanimous. Previous Post Intuit Enters Into Multi-State Agreement Related to Free Tax Preparation… Next Post It’s a brand new day for Intuit! Written by Intuit Blog team Our team of contributors loves to uncover inspiring stories and share helpful tips to help power your prosperity. Browse Related Articles Intuit Experts Harnessing the power of the platform: Intuit’s innovative approach to power prosperity News How the Coalfield Solar Fund Helps Promise a Sustainable Future for Virginia and West Virginia Communities News Intuit launches New Employment and Hiring Index for Small Businesses News Intuit Comments on Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Closure Intuit Experts Expanding your bookkeeping career Job Readiness 12 tips for career development and advancement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Building Inclusion: The forces behind our push for equity Innovative Thinking How Intuit Ventures is scaling to support startups Social Responsibility Support and celebrate these women-owned businesses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion What genuine allyship looks like according to LGBTQ+ members