How do I file for free? Is this still an option?

lokachiran — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:08:14 GMT

Re: How do I file for free? Is this still an option?

ee-ea — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:31:32 GMT

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Re: How do I file for free? Is this still an option?

JulieS — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:02:51 GMT

Yes, you can file your federal free if you meet the requirements. Here are the details about the free offer.

TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Form 1040 Returns with Limited Credits

A Form 1040 return with limited credits is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only (with the exception of the specific covered situations described below). Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.

If you have a Form 1040 return and are claiming limited credits only, you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition or TurboTax Live Assisted Basic (if available), or you can file with TurboTax Full Service at the listed price.

Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):

W-2 income
Interest or dividends (1099-INT/1099-DIV) that don’t require filing a Schedule B
IRS standard deduction
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Student loan interest deduction

Situations not covered:

Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A
Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
Business or 1099-NEC income
Stock sales (including crypto investments)
Rental property income
Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules

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How do I file for free? Is this still an option?

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TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Form 1040 Returns with Limited Credits