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You can use the instructions below to remove the fee or possible downgrade your return. If there is a Form 1099-Q added to your tax return, you may have to delete it first. I have included instructions below on how to delete this form if it is in your return.

You may also be able to downgrade How do I downgrade to a different TurboTax Online product?

The TurboTax Free Edition is for customers who are filing simple Form 1040 returns only (no schedules except for Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and Student Loan Interest. Roughly 3.7% of taxpayers qualify. If you have additional forms or attachments, you'll need to use a different TurboTax product.

You can review your fees using the instructions below to find out why you're being charged. You can follow the instructions in this article to remove any  unwanted Fees Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition?

You can review your fees in TurboTax online as follows:

1. Go to the left side on your screen under "Tax Home"
2. Go to "Tax Tools" then "Tools"
3. The "Tools Center" Box will pop up
4. Click on "My Fees" to see a summary of your Turbo Tax Fees.

If you need to delete a Form 1099-Q from your tax return, you can do it using the steps listed below:

If you answered Yes to Did you receive Form 1099-Q for qualified tuition  program distributions in 2025? You should go back and answer it No.

You can do this as follows:

1. Click on Search at the top right of your TurboTax screen. 
2. Type Form 1099-Q in the search box
3. Click on the link Jump to Form 1099-Q
4. Your screen will say Form 1099-Q, Answer No

If you used TurboTax Online to delete your Form 1099-Q you can:

1. Click on "Tax Tools" in the left panel of your TurboTax screen
2. Select  "Tools"
3. Click on "Delete a Form"
4. Scroll down the list of your forms to find Form 1099-Q
5. Click on the trash can to the right of your form to delete it

If you used TurboTax Desktop, to delete your Form 1099-OID you can:

1. Click on "Forms" in the top right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode"
2. In your left panel of your TurboTax screen find Form 1099-Q
3. Click on "Delete Form" at the bottom of the form
4. Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion

If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.