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ohcrash
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Not wanting 'deluxe'. Don't care. How to file for free?

 
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Not wanting 'deluxe'. Don't care. How to file for free?

To go back to the Free Edition you can try to clear and start over https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-onli...

If you started your tax return in TurboTax Free Edition (Form 1040 with limited credits; roughly 37% of taxpayers qualify), you won't need to clear and start over. You can select Switch to Free Edition instead.

In the Turbo Tax Free Edition, information that you can enter is limited now.  Why do I have to upgrade from the Free Edition?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/upgrading/help/why-do-i-have-to-upgrade-from-free-edition/00/26379

Or try the IRS Free File program
https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

Or you can start a new account and  the Online Free Edition here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp

 

SabrinaD2
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Not wanting 'deluxe'. Don't care. How to file for free?

To file your taxes for free using TurboTax, you can use the TurboTax Free Edition. This edition is suitable for simple tax returns, specifically Form 1040 without additional schedules except for Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and student loan interest

 

Here’s how you can do it:

 

Steps to File for Free:

  1. Go to the TurboTax Free Edition page and click "Start for free".
  2. Enter Your Information: Follow the prompts to enter your personal information, income details, and any applicable credits.
  3. If TurboTax prompts you to upgrade to Deluxe or another paid version,:
    1. Double check to see if you need the forms in the upgrade before you accept the upgrade.to paid Deluxe or higher.

How to Downgrade and Clear & Start Over:

  1. Downgrade Your Product: If you have already started with a paid version, you can downgrade by selecting "Switch Products" in the left menu and choosing the Free Edition
  2. Clear and Start Over: If you need to start from scratch, go to "Tax Tools" in the left-hand menu, select "Clear & Start Over", and confirm that you want to erase all your information

 

 

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