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posted Apr 15, 2025 4:00:20 PM

I am filing one W-2 and a 1099G for unemployment. Why do I have to pay $79 for an expert when I can fill it out myself

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Apr 15, 2025 4:08:21 PM
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Apr 15, 2025 4:11:06 PM

You are posting your question from online Deluxe--you do not appear to be posting from Live Assisted that includes help from an expert.   Because you have unemployment to enter, you cannot use the Free Edition, so you have to upgrade to a paid version of "do-it-yourself" online software.  You will also have a fee for the corresponding state return.

 

 

How can I see my TurboTax  fees? 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k

 

If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :