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Can I switch to 1040ez since I do not have enough deductions this year?

We do not qualify for itemized deductions, so I'd rather switch to the free 1040ez
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DanielV01
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Can I switch to 1040ez since I do not have enough deductions this year?

The 1040EZ hasn't been in use since tax year 2017.  All taxpayers must now use Form 1040 to file their personal (resident) tax return.  

 

If what you mean is whether you can file for free using TurboTax, that will depend on whether your return requires any form which cannot be filed using TurboTax Free or not.  If your situation requires you to use a Form that is not supported by TurboTax Free, the system will prompt you to upgrade.  You can then choose whether or not you wish to proceed with your return.

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Can I switch to 1040ez since I do not have enough deductions this year?

There are 2 free versions. In the regular Turbo Tax Free Edition, information that you can enter is limited now.  Why do I have to upgrade from the Free Edition?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/upgrading/help/why-do-i-have-to-upgrade-from-free-edition/00/26379

To go back to a lower version or the Free Edition you can try to clear and start over https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-onli...

OR There is also The Turbo Tax Free File program which is free for federal and state.  And has more forms than the Federal Free Edition, like Schedules A, B, C , D, E, F, EIC, H, K-1, SE,  etc.

To qualify for the Free File website  you just need to meet one of these 3 things
AGI $39,000 or less
Active duty military with AGI of $72,000 or less
OR qualify for EIC (earned income credit.)

In order to use the Free File program, you have to start it at a special website. Try signing in at the top right
https://freefile.intuit.com/

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