WHY DO I HAVE TO UPGRADE TO A DELUXE BECAUSE I CLAIMING A 1099G FORM FOR 59.99 OTHER WEBSITE DONT ASK TO BE CHARGE

[BrandiLO]

Unfortunately, the 1099G is not covered in the free edition. If you have not already paid the filing fee, you are free to file elsewhere. If you want to clear out your information, you can use the "clear and start over feature". https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4248526

[playapatrol]

Intuit and Turbotax and very greedy and like to bait and switch. They lure bait people in wanting to IRS free file and then limit income at $36,000 or switch to $60. They bait and lure people in with higher incomes to regular free file and then charge $60 for a 1099. Both of unethical, immoral and dishonest practices. Luckily there are a bunch truly free ways to file. Find the list from the IRS website. This bait and switch is called Dark Patterns. They are tricks used in websites and apps that make you buy or sign up for things that you didn't mean to.

[DawnC]

TurboTax Free Edition (and TurboTax Live Basic) are intended for taxpayers with very simple returns that can fit on the new 1040 form without any schedules.

If we detect that your tax situation requires expanded coverage, like deductions for owning a home or self-employment income, we'll prompt you to upgrade to a version that supports the forms you need so we can maximize your tax deductions and ensure you file an accurate return.

Depending on what your tax situation was last year, you might need to use new tax forms to claim the same deductions, credits, or forms of income. Some of the situations that are now in TurboTax Deluxe and TurboTax Live Deluxe, instead of in Free Edition, include:

• Student loan interest deduction
• Retirement savings contribution credit for 401(k) and IRA contributions
• Education credits
• Child dependent care credit

Go here for more info on which forms are included in TurboTax Free Edition.

Related Information:

• Is TurboTax Free Edition right for me?
• How do I clear and start over in TurboTax Online?
• How do I upgrade or switch to a higher version of TurboTax Online?
• Can I downgrade to a lower-priced version of TurboTax Online?