Free State Filing

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April 11, 2022
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I did my children's taxes, their AGI is very low. I'd like to file them electronically in Virginia but it would cost me $25 each if I used my home and business version. Is there a way for them to file free in Virginia since they would qualify for free electronic filing?

Best answer by bluedeb

With the Online version you can e-file both returns for Free, but it does cost to prepare a Federal and State return.

With the Desktop version, you get one Free State Program (to prepare the return), but it does cost $25 to e-file each State return.

You can print and mail the State returns to avoid the e-file charge. Or, you can go to your State's website, most States let you prepare and e-file the State return for free.

Or, try the Free Edition of TurboTax.

Situations covered by TurboTax Free Edition, TurboTax Live Basic, and TurboTax Live Full Service Basic

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
Student Loan Interest deduction

Situations not covered by TurboTax Free Edition, TurboTax Live Basic, and TurboTax Live Full Service Basic

Itemized deductions
Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
Business or 1099-NEC income
Stock sales
Rental property income
Credits, deductions and income reported on schedules 1-3

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bluedeb

Answer

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With the Online version you can e-file both returns for Free, but it does cost to prepare a Federal and State return.

With the Desktop version, you get one Free State Program (to prepare the return), but it does cost $25 to e-file each State return.

You can print and mail the State returns to avoid the e-file charge. Or, you can go to your State's website, most States let you prepare and e-file the State return for free.

Or, try the Free Edition of TurboTax.

Situations covered by TurboTax Free Edition, TurboTax Live Basic, and TurboTax Live Full Service Basic