I'm doing a simple return no dependents, but turbo tax is charging me $49.00 for federal and $39.00 for state. How do I get Free Turbo Tax

The TurboTax Free online edition is for very simple tax returns that do not require any other form or schedule other than the Form 1040.  If your tax data requires entry on any other form or schedule then you must upgrade to the Deluxe edition or higher.

 

If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over with a lower priced edition. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen while working on the 2024 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over.

 You can follow the instructions in this article to remove any  unwanted Fees Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition?

 

You can review your fees using the instructions below to find out what fees you were charged.

 

You can review your fees in TurboTax online as follows:

1. Go to the left side of your screen under "Tax Home"
2. Go to "Tax Tools" then "Tools"
3. The "Tools Center" Box will pop up
4. Click on "My Fees" to see a summary of your Turbo Tax Fees.

 

Your screens will look something like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 Click here for information on "Where's My Tax Refund".

 

Click here for "What Does Accepted Mean?"