Why aren't my taxes free to file?

[ee-ea]

What is not listed as free is not free!

Meet the qualifications and it is free.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/modals/simple-tax-return/

if you do not try elsewhere

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

If you do

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/downgrade-lower-pri...

[KrisD15]

Your return might require a form that triggers a cost. 

The IRS has their Free File program 

AND 

the IRS started Direct File (which is also fee) but only certain state residents qualify.

You might try that.

@sarenad1020