TurboTax has 2 free products as discussed in my answer above. Regular Free Edition which is for very simple returns is pretty limited, but it can prepare a very basic return. It cannot handle any of the new Schedules 1-6 if you need one of those. It cannot prepare Schedule D, E, F, or C with expenses, and cannot enter a K-1.
If you can use regular Free Edition, it is free for both Federal and State.
If it turns out Free Edition can't handle something you are entering, it will ask you to upgrade to Deluxe at 59.99 for a Federal return and 44.99 for a state return.
It you think you can use the regular Free Edition, here's how to clear and start over and choose Free Edition:
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The other free product is the TurboTax Free File Program as I explained above. You have to meet ONE of these qualifications. It can prepare all forms and has no fees or upgrades. It is much more powerful than regular Free Edition, if you qualify.
1) 2018 AGI of $34,000 or less
or
2) Eligible for EIC (earned income credit)
or
3) Active duty military including Reservists/ National Guard with military W-2 and 2018 AGI of $66,000 or less
See this FAQ for more info:
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If desired, here's how to switch and start over in TurboTax Free File Program at the special website.
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NOTE: If you switch to Free File Program by that method, and find out later you don't qualify, you won't be able to go back to regular Online TurboTax in that same account. So instead of switching that way, if you wish you could start a new account (User ID) at the Free File Program website, which would maintain the option of returning to the other Online TurboTax account, if necessary.
