Suggestions for next year-----BEFORE you pay or e-file---carefully review all of the fees. If you are being charged for something you do not want or need, the time to make a change is before you file. You might even need to switch to a lower priced version if you inadvertently used a more expensive version than you wanted to use.
How can I see my TurboTax fees?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbo...
If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons (BEFORE you e-file) :
Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
Or—if you live in certain states you may be eligible to use the new IRS Direct File
In Filing Season 2025, Direct File will be available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
https://directfile.irs.gov/
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2629
Help for taxpayers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA
Income below $58,000
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1543/
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
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