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TurboTax still offers a free version, but it only applies to simple tax returns using Form 1040 without additional schedules, except for the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and student loan interest   If your tax situation is more complex, you may need to use a paid version.   If you accidentally upgraded your TurboTax version, you can downgrade by following these steps: Open your return: If you haven't already, open your tax return in TurboTax. Switch Products: In the left menu, select "Switch Products." Select Downgrade: Choose the option to downgrade to a different TurboTax product If you have already paid or filed, you might need to use the "Clear and Start Over" feature to switch to a different product. This will erase your current information, so you'll need to re-enter your data

To delete a form, follow these steps:   Windows instructions Open or continue your return. Switch to Forms Mode by selecting the Forms icon. From the menu, select the form you want to remove. After the form is generated in the right pane, select the Delete Form button. Follow any onscreen instructions to remove the form or forms. Mac instructions Open or continue your return. Switch to Forms Mode by selecting the Forms icon. From the menu, select the form you want to remove (if you don't see it, select Open Form at the top). From the Forms menu, select Remove [form name]. Follow any onscreen instructions to remove the form or forms.

Here is how to reach the extension.   Sign in to TurboTax. Select Tax Tools then Tools from the menu and choose File an extension. Follow the instructions to e-file your extension. Note: You can't file an extension after April 15, 2025.

Yes.  Installing renewable energy equipment on your home can qualify you for Residential Clean Energy credit of up to 30% for equipment placed in service in tax years 2022 through 2032.   The qualified energy-saving equipment covered by the Residential Clean Energy Credit includes: solar-powered equipment that generates electricity or heats water solar power storage equipment with a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt hours (kWh) is required. qualifying installation and labor costs The tax credit doesn't apply for systems that you lease or for systems that you use to heat a swimming pool or hot tub.   This tax credit is non-refundable.  It can offset your income tax liability dollar-for-dollar, but any excess credit won’t be refunded.    However, if the credit exceeds your tax liability for the year, you can deduct the unused portion in future years so long as the credit remains in effect   For more information, please read this TurboTax article: Federal Tax Credit for Residential Solar Energy   Entering Energy Home Improvements: Open your return (if not already open). Enter "energy improvements" in the Search box. Click on "Jump to energy improvements" link. Enter "Yes" to the question, "Did you make any energy efficient improvements in 2024 or have a carryforward from 2023?". Click on Continue. Enter energy improvements information, and Continue.