I am so angry. I spend hours filing a "free" return only to find out at the very end it actually costs $120 to upgrade?! I'm a student & server making $16K/year!

haileyhart1999 · ‎April 8, 2023

MoniqueLO_ · ‎April 8, 2023

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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fanfare · ‎April 8, 2023

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

to find truly free filing. Note that some include free state as well; that's important.

@haileyhart1999

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I am so angry. I spend hours filing a "free" return only to find out at the very end it actually costs $120 to upgrade?! I'm a student & server making $16K/year!