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posted Feb 25, 2020 5:20:05 PM

Why is it trying to make me pay to file, I thought turbo tax was FREE to file! (For federal)

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Expert Alumni
Feb 25, 2020 5:35:52 PM

You can file with TurboTax Free Edition if you have a simple tax return.  A simple tax return is Form 1040 only, without any additional schedules. Simple tax situations covered in TurboTax Free Edition include:

  • W-2 income
  • Limited interest and dividend income reported on a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV
  • Claiming the standard deduction
  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
  • Child tax credits