You are using Tax Preparation Software provided by TurboTax. Just like any other tax preparation vendor there are free editions and there are editions which have to be purchased.
If you do not want to pay to prepare your tax return, go to IRS website to get the forms, schedules and instructions - https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions
Or use the IRS Free File - https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
The TurboTax Free online edition is for very simple tax returns that do not require any other form or schedule other than the Form 1040. If your tax data requires entry on any other form or schedule then you must upgrade to the Deluxe edition or higher.
If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over with a lower priced edition. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen while working on the 2023 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over.
Go to this TurboTax website for the Free online edition - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp
The Deluxe online edition is $39. If you complete a state tax return using the Deluxe edition that is an additional $39. The $40 charge is because you selected to pay the TurboTax account fees with the federal tax refund, this is a totally optional service and you are not required to use.
