Why is it saying I need to file a 1040?

[DoninGA]

Form 1040 is the Federal tax return that is to be filed with the IRS.
What is your question?

[smntha001]

The site is forcing me to upgrade to file a 1040 when I have put in all of the information I have. I want to know why I have to file that and what it is. Why can I not file for free?

[CarolynM]

This is the only form left. The 1040EZ and 1040A were eliminated.

Unless you are non-resident filing a 1040NR, everyone files a 1040.

[smntha001]

So if everyone has to file a 1040 now, then there is no such thing as free filing? It is forcing me to upgrade to file a 1040 when I have put in all of the information I have.

[DoninGA]

IRS Free File Program - https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

If you are eligible you can use the TurboTax Free File Program which is free to file both a federal and state tax return.  The Free File Program edition is a full featured personal tax program and on a separate website from the TurboTax online editions.

To qualify for free 2018 federal and state tax returns with the Free File Program, you'll need to meet at least one of these requirements:

• A maximum 2018 adjusted gross income (AGI) of $34,000; or
• You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); or
• You served as active duty military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a maximum 2018 AGI of $66,000 (you'll also need a military-issued W-2).

See this TurboTax support FAQ on the Free File Program - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900583-what-is-turbotax-freedom-edition

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the difference between the Free File Progam and the Free edition - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2572617-what-s-the-difference-between-freedom-edition-and-free-edi...

And see this TurboTax support FAQ on how to switch to the TurboTax Free File Program - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2026912-how-do-i-switch-to-turbotax-freedom-edition