I`am using the free turbotax it says i need a schedule A so i need to pay 59.99 all i did was enter an ira is this right?

[AnnetteB]

See the information below for the requirements for being able to file your Federal return for Free.  Entering a distribution from an IRA is not included (Form 1099-R), and entering a contribution to an IRA is not included (Schedule 1). 

You can file with TurboTax Free Edition if you only have the following situations:

• W-2 income
• Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
• Claim the standard deduction
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
• Child tax credits

Situations not covered in TurboTax Free Edition include:

• Itemized deductions (Schedule A)
• Business or 1099-MISC income (Schedule C)
• Stock sales (Schedule D)
• Rental property income (Schedule E)
• Credits, deductions and income reported on schedules 1-6, such as the Student Loan Interest Deduction