Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?

LeeJunior28 — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:31:20 GMT

Are there promotions that allow me to file my returns for free

Re: Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?

DoninGA — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:32:39 GMT

The TurboTax Free online edition is for very simple tax returns that do not require any other form or schedule other than the Form 1040. If your tax data requires entry on any other form or schedule then you must upgrade to the Deluxe edition or higher.

Go to this TurboTax website for the Free online edition - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp

Please Note -

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

Re: Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?

dmertz — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:01:20 GMT

It's true that you can file a tax return of any complexity for free if you use the TurboTax or Credit Karma mobile app and did not use TurboTax for your 2024 tax return.

https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-news/e-file-is-now-open-why-you-should-file-your-taxes-early-21087/

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Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?

Re: Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?

Re: Is it true that filing with turbo tax prior to Feb 28th and with no taxes due, the returns would be for free. What am I missing?