Can I file for free if self employed?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

Sorry no, the Free Edition is only to prepare a simple return.  

Simple tax situations covered in TurboTax Free Edition:

• W-2 income
• Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
• Claiming the standard deduction
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
• Child tax credits

Situations not covered in TurboTax Free Edition include:

• Itemized deductions
• Business or 1099-MISC income
• Stock sales
• Rental property income
• Credits, deductions and income reported on schedules 1-6, such as the Student Loan Interest Deduction

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You would have to use a paid version of TurboTax.  You most likely will need the Self Employed for Online or Home & Business for Desktop.  You can use the Online or Desktop version.  If you start in a lower version, the program would have you upgrade if it is necessary. See the following for Online products & Desktop

TurboTax 2018 Online Product Guide

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300068

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2018 TurboTax CD/Download Product Guide

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4833853

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