TurboTax did not change anything - the IRS did. The old 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ have been done away with and are replaces with a brand new 1040 form that everyone must use, however the new 1040 form (and the Free Edition) only supports simple tax returns. The IRS created 6 new schedules for other taxes and credits. The student loan interest now required an additional schedule that the Free Edition does not support.
TurboTax is a for profit company and only gives away free service for the simplest of tax returns.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
