If you received an email saying some money is on the way, it might be legit! Some California taxpayers who paid to use TurboTax for tax years 2016, 2017, and 2018, and had qualified for the IRS’s Free File Program will receive checks as part of a $141 million class action settlement with Intuit. Recipients don't need to take any action as Rust Consulting Inc. will notify eligible taxpayers via email, with checks mailed out, starting next week, and continuing through the month of May.
The amount paid to each eligible user will range from $29 to $85 – depending on the number of tax years you qualify for. Payments will range from $29 to $85.
Settlement questions are answered here: https://agturbotaxsettlement.com/