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Paying fees to turbo tac

christianchilder — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:04:23 GMT

I’m in the Army can I file for free

Re: Paying fees to turbo tac

mesquitebean — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:30 GMT

Enlisted military folks can prepare and file free if you add no extras, but you have added-on a feature that upgraded you to the most expensive of the TurboTax products--Live Self-Employed--by adding the Live feature, which allows for live on-demand help from a CPA/EA tax expert and a review of your return prior to filing.

You can remove that Live feature if you don't want it, then you'll be back in regular Self-Employed edition, which should be free for enlisted military. I assume you entered your military W-2 and answered the question about your rank, etc.

FAQ: What is TurboTax Live?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/what-is-turbotax-live/01/27191

FAQ: How do I remove Live?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-turbotax-live/01/27312

FAQ: Who is eligible for the free military discount?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/who-is-eligible-for-the-free-military-discount/00/961051

FAQ: How do I get the free military discount?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/military/discussion/how-do-i-get-the-military-discount-in-turbotax-online/00/27207

Re: Paying fees to turbo tac

mesquitebean — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:07:52 GMT

@christianchilder

See the info I left you above about your situation, and how to get your free military discount if you are an enlisted personnel.

If you are an officer, there's still a way you may be able to file for free using the other free product--the TurboTax IRS Free File Program--if you qualify. Actually, any military (enlisted and officers) are eligible for that product, since it's not based on rank. You would have to meet just ONE of these qualifications:

Your 2019 AGI is $36,000 or less (for Married Filing Jointly returns, combined AGI of both spouses cannot be over that limit), or
You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); or
In 2019, you served as active duty military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a maximum AGI of $69,000, and you have a military-issued W-2.

FAQ: What is the TurboTax IRS Free File Program?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/what-is-the-turbotax-free-file-program/01/...