If you are going to use the TurboTax Free online edition, you do have to create an account on TurboTax. This requires your email address, a self-selected User ID, phone number (Recommended but not required) and a self-selected Password.
You will need all tax forms you received for tax year 2022 from employer's and financial institutions, W-2 and Form 1099.
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If you have a simple tax return, you can file for free with TurboTax Free Edition or TurboTax Live Assisted Basic. You can also file with TurboTax Live Full Service Basic at the listed price.
TurboTax Online: Important Details about Free Filing for Simple Tax Returns
A simple tax return is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only, without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
- W-2 income
- Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
- IRS standard deduction
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Student loan interest deduction
Situations not covered:
- Itemized deductions
- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income
- Stock sales
- Rental property income
- Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules (for example, income related to crypto investments)
