Why am I not able to submit with the free version? It says my return is not a simple one because I am apparently getting a Lifetime credit but there is no tax refund

[Bsch4477]

You might want to check out your free file irs options. 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-free-file-is-now-available-for-the-2023-filing-season

[Hal_Al]

The LLC is a non refundable credit. That is, it can only be used to offset an actual tax liability.  It is not added to your refund.

If you don't qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit,  or want to eliminate it, you'll have to delete the forms that are related to education credits.

 If you see form 8863 and form 1098-T, delete them. Click here for instructions