Why I'm I being charge to file my federal taxes if Turbotax is supposed to be free? and Why can't I printyout my tax return without filing electronically?

[baldietax]

it's only "Free" if you qualify for that version, sounds like your situation added some form(s) only supported by the Deluxe version.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp#seeIfYouQualify

or you may have added some services you can review fees and remove stuff here - avoid the refund processing gimmicks like Pay With My Refund ($40 fee) or "Up To 5 Days Early Refund Delivery" etc - I don't think they are worth additional fees

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbo...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/reduce-fees/L3Kp3...

you can only print the full return once you've paid for the service.  but you can review your 1040 and Schedule 1/2/3 online anytime.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/preview-turbotax-online-retur...

if the way they price it doesn't work for you then you can explore other options to file for free or lower cost like FreeTaxUSA, see

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/

[baldietax]

more here including details of various offers this year in case you're referring to one of those

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-refunds/important-offer-details-d...