Since ALL the downloaded programs can handle ALL the same forms you ONLY need to buy the BASIC version if you don't need a state return. Premier is nice but not needed.
If you will exclude all your foreign earned income and/or your AGI will be less than $72K ...
If you qualify AND if you wait until mid January THEN you can use one of the IRS FREE FILE options to file a fed & state return for free ... but you must be patient. https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
IRS Free File: Closed until January 2021
IRS Free File is closed for the 2020 tax season. Check back in January for Filing Season 2021 opening details.
For Filing Season 2021, you must make $72,000 or below to use IRS Free File partner offers.
