A U.S. judge has allowed Intuit Inc. to continue its 'free' tax filing advertisements, despite the FTC's claims that these ads mislead millions of taxpayers. While some 'plausibly deceptive' ads have been removed, an FTC review of Intuit's advertising practices is set for September 14. Concurrently, Senators Elizabeth Warren and others are pressing the company for disclosures regarding its revenue from low- and middle-income tax filers, raising concerns about deceptive practices shielded by former government officials. Intuit maintains its commitment to transparency and reported strong financial results, beating earnings estimates.
“U.S. judge · refused to block · TurboTax maker Intuit Inc · running ads for 'free' tax filing that the Federal Trade Commission said deceived millions of taxpayers”
“U.S. judge · refused to block · Intuit Inc from running ads for 'free' tax filing · Intuit is deceiving millions of taxpayers”
“Breyer · said Intuit had removed · several of the more 'plausibly deceptive' ads · some repeating the word 'free' a dozen times or more in 30 seconds before brief disclaimers”
“Breyer · said · an FTC administrative law judge will review Intuit's ad practices · at a Sept. 14 hearing”
“Intuit · said it was pleased with the ruling · and will continue defending against the FTC's claims · ''We are clear and fair with our customers''”
“A U.S. judge · refused to block · TurboTax maker Intuit Inc · from running ads for 'free' tax filing”
“the Federal Trade Commission · said · TurboTax maker Intuit Inc · deceived millions of taxpayers”
“U.S. judge · refused to block · Intuit Inc from running ads for 'free' tax filing · true”
“Intuit · said · it has largely finished advertising for this tax season · true”
“Intuit · removed · several of the more 'plausibly deceptive' ads · true”
“Intuit · ran · challenged ads during this year's Super Bowl and NCAA college basketball tournament · true”
“Intuit · said · it was pleased with the ruling · true”
