Why is it charging me to file? It's a 2022 tax return - being filed on October 21, 2023, which is actually 5 days late. Help me get the free edition because I don't have the $$ to dish out today!
It is too late to file online. Do not pay. If you want to use TurboTax for 2022 download the program to a Windows or MAC PC, prepare your return and mail it in.
You are posting your question from online Deluxe---which is not free. So you must have entered something that triggered an upgrade to the paid version. Your return is not as "simple" as you believe,, perhaps.
When you chose to “start” in the Free Edition —
Directly below the words “Free Edition” there is a blue link that says “For simple tax returns only” If you click that link it brings up this information:
You can file with TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return.*
*A simple tax return is Form 1040 only.
Situations covered in TurboTax Free Edition include:
Situations not covered in TurboTax Free Edition include:
How can I see my TurboTax fees?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online
If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons:
You may want to read this:
Can I still file my taxes in TurboTax after the October 16 deadline? (intuit.com)