Can you tell me Why am I being charged $99 to file a basic return when you advertise free filing

[ee-ea]

Meet the qualifications and it is free.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/modals/simple-tax-return/

if you do  try elsewhere

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

If you do

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-pri...

[MoniqueLO_]

TurboTax Free Edition is free as long as it is a simple return that files a 1040 with no additional schedules or upgrades. Please see Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition? for more information.  
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