Why do I need to buy turbo tax deluxe for federal and state if I only need it for state.

[cferron06]

Turbo tax tells me my situation isn’t covered by the free edition and wants to charge for for federal and the two states I’m filing for. From reading around it’s not covered because I am filing on one state for a school I attended.

[DawnC]

Having multiple state returns does not require an upgrade.   Upgrades are required when you have a return that requires a form or schedule that is not included with the Free version of TurboTax.  You will have to look at your returns to see what, if anything, required the upgrade to Deluxe.   

Follow these steps to downgrade to a different TurboTax Online product:

1. Open your return if you haven't already.
2. In the left menu, select Switch Products.
3. Select Downgrade.

Depending on what your tax situation is, you may need to upgrade if you have:  

• Unemployment income
• Retirement Savings Contribution Credit for 401(k) and IRA contributions
• Education credits
• Child Dependent Care Credit

Get more information on which forms are included in TurboTax Free Edition.