Yes, you can remove your TurboTax fees.
Free Edition is for simple returns that file a 1040 with no additional schedules, and is free as long as you don't select any add-ons or upgrades.
Review your fees to find out why you're being charged. Then, follow the directions to remove any unwanted charge:
Turbo Tax fees you are charged will depend on any add-ons you may have selected when completing your return.
If you selected to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, there may be an additional fee for the Refund Processing Service.
You can view a breakdown of your TurboTax charges by signing in to your online return. Once you have signed in and selected to continue your return, select Tools from the My Account drop-down list in the upper right corner. In the pop-up window, select My Fees to get a breakdown of your TurboTax charges.
You can remove any add-ons before you pay by selecting:
• Remove upgrade to Deluxe, Premier, or Home & Business
• Remove MAX
• Remove Refund Processing Service
• Remove TurboTax State
• Remove TurboTax Premium Service
• Remove TurboTax Federal Free Edition PLUS
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