please see the following requirements for filing free. It appears that you will need to use the deluxe version.
What qualifies as a simple tax return?
If you have a simple tax return, you can file for free with TurboTax Free Edition or TurboTax Live Assisted Basic. You can also file with TurboTax Live Full Service Basic at the listed price. A simple tax return is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only, without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
- W-2 income
- Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
- IRS standard deduction
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Child tax credits
- Student loan interest deduction
Situations not covered:
- Itemized deductions
- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income
- Stock sales
- Rental property income
- Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules (for example, income related to crypto investments)
If you don’t have a simple tax return, we have other paid options to file using TurboTax.
How does TurboTax make any money?
We want our customers to love our products and services. Because we have customers who pay for our premium products and services, we can offer simple tax filing. We offer additional paid benefits that go beyond filing your simple taxes for free, but they're optional.
