1 Software, such as Intuit's TurboTax, typically costs between $20-$90, depending on the complexity of your returns and whether you need to complete a state return. 2  During the past two years, retail discounts during February and March have been common. 3  An online version, Web TurboTax, is also available. If your income is less than $50,000, you may qualify for Free File, a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, which should let you e-file your taxes for free.
What are Beneficiary Identification Codes (BIC)? BICs indicate the type of benefits a Social Security claimant receives and are used as Medicare claim numbers. These codes are not assigned to a claim number until the claimant applies for Social Security benefits. For example, if the Social Security number of the Primary Claimant is 999-99-9999 and they apply for retirement benefits, their BIC is A and their claim number is 999-99-9999A. Source Code.
The codes are assigned to people when they apply for benefits. The codes do not appear on Social Security cards. However, they do appear on the Medicare cards that are issued for use when seeking care at doctors' offices and hospitals. The card carries the person's Social Security number followed by his or her assigned code.