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You are not using the free program. TT deluxe is not free, which is what you are using. There are strict rules you must qualify for to use the free program. see below -
TurboTax Online: Important Details about Free Filing for Simple Tax Returns
If you have a simple tax return, you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic or TurboTax Live Full Service Basic at the listed price.
A simple tax return is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only, without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
Situations not covered:
You are not using the free program. TT deluxe is not free, which is what you are using. There are strict rules you must qualify for to use the free program. see below -
TurboTax Online: Important Details about Free Filing for Simple Tax Returns
If you have a simple tax return, you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic or TurboTax Live Full Service Basic at the listed price.
A simple tax return is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only, without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
Situations not covered:
The IRS does not say you can use TurboTax for free. TurboTax discontinued its affiliation with the Free File program several years ago.
Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
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