Free State Filing

[CharlieConrad]

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?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

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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