I'm trying to finish my taxes but it says i have a schedule 3, nonrefundable credit which requires a form 1040. what do i do i don't know what this means

[AnnetteB]

It means there is a situation on your return that will not allow you to file it for free.  You will need to upgrade to a higher version of TurboTax in order to file.

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