@akadoodle
W-2 work you physically performed in KY and SC....Correct?
IF so, you probably won't be able to use the IRS direct file forms for Fed and NC, because, in order to get an NC credit for taxes you paid/owed to KY and SC, you would have to prepare and file for both those other states using the same procedure.
We really can't know if you qualify for TTX Free-Edition forms or not, because it really depends on what other forms you need, even if you had low income for the year.
You could certainly start up using the TTX Free Edition ( Free Tax Filing: File Federal & State Taxes with TurboTax® Free Edition ) BUT, if certain other extended forms are needed, you might be forced to upgrade to a higher paid version.
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Make sure, AFTER you've entered virtually everything in the Federal section, do the KY and SC non-resident interviews & forms first, before starting the NC interview.
In any case, don't even think about starting the State sections until ALL your income has been entered...no sooner than the end of January, or after you get all of your W-forms...whichever is LATER.
Good Luck
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