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Philip_B
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Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

Keep in mind that the different TurboTax "flavors" handle different tax situations and their associated forms.

For example, if  you're itemizing (Schedule A), you can clear and start over and go back to the the free edition, but once you enter your itemized deductions in the free edition, you'll be asked to upgrade to Deluxe.

Here is a short list of some common tax situations and the online products that now uniquely support them:

Itemized Deductions (Schedule A/1040) - Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed
HSA Contributions (Schedule A/1040) - Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed
Gains or Losses (Schedule D) - Premier and Self-Employed
Rental Income (Schedule E) - Premier and Self-Employed
Profit or Loss from Business (Schedules C-EZ and C) - Self-Employed

If you are looking at TurboTax Federal Free Edition, keep in mind that this version is intended for taxpayers with very simple returns (Form 1040EZ filers with the standard deduction), for example first-time filers and students.

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Philip_B
New Member

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

Keep in mind that the different TurboTax "flavors" handle different tax situations and their associated forms.

For example, if  you're itemizing (Schedule A), you can clear and start over and go back to the the free edition, but once you enter your itemized deductions in the free edition, you'll be asked to upgrade to Deluxe.

Here is a short list of some common tax situations and the online products that now uniquely support them:

Itemized Deductions (Schedule A/1040) - Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed
HSA Contributions (Schedule A/1040) - Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed
Gains or Losses (Schedule D) - Premier and Self-Employed
Rental Income (Schedule E) - Premier and Self-Employed
Profit or Loss from Business (Schedules C-EZ and C) - Self-Employed

If you are looking at TurboTax Federal Free Edition, keep in mind that this version is intended for taxpayers with very simple returns (Form 1040EZ filers with the standard deduction), for example first-time filers and students.

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

I efiled have for years and had direct deposit, did for years, $119 they charged me made me upgrade in order to file.

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

Yep, this is total B.S.  I filled it all out and it would not let me file without upgrading. I have about the simplest tax situation there is - done with this garbage. H&R Block all the way baby!

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

They tried to make me upgrade to the deluxe last night, said it was only $40.00 so I clicked it. Then when all was said and done, the total to e-file was $120!! They tried to sneak in a $40.00 processing fee plus they were charging me $40 for state and federal. For the past 3 years I've used the FREE version, and I have also claimed daycare one year without any issues or any upgrading. I don't know what happened for this year but they won't be getting $1 from me. I'm taking my services somewhere else! Thanks for the last 3 years Turbo Tax!

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

SAME AS ABOVE. PLENTY OF OTHER TRULY FREE TAX SERVICES OUT THERE!!!!!  SNEAKY CROOKS - FREE, MY BUTT!!!!
capedroza
New Member

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

After entering my 1098-T information to receive education credit that gives me $79, turbo tax tried saying that in order to receive that, I would need to upgrade to the deluxe edition for $59.  That makes no sense at all.  They claim that you can still input that information and file with the free edition, but that is simply not true.

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

robbed me this year too! used to pay max $38 this year $119 haha, NEVER AGAIN!!!
caitlin1
New Member

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

Did this to us as well!  Never again!

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

The same as everyone on here would not me file without buying deluxe
Afisher
New Member

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

This is my last year using. Initially said free. Then 40 for deluxe then added some more bs I did not ask for. Never again!!!! 
and my tax situation is very simple. No dependents, property, nothing 

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

This is BS.. been using turbos tax free for a few year never had to pay.. first it wouldn't let me file because of a form I dont even need so I delete it.. now it wont let me file miscellaneous taxable income that does not apply to me.. cant move forward unless I uograde..

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

In the regular Turbo Tax Free Edition, information that you can enter is limited now.  Why do I have to upgrade from the Free Edition?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/upgrading/help/why-do-i-have-to-upgrade-from-free-edition/00/26379

To go back to the Free Edition you can try to clear and start over https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-onli...

OR There is also The Turbo Tax Free File program which is free for federal and state.  And has more forms than the Federal Free Edition, like Schedules A, B, C , D, E, F, EIC, H, K-1, SE,  etc.

To qualify for the Free File website  you just need to meet one of these 3 things
AGI $36,000 or less
Active duty military with AGI of $69,000 or less
OR qualify for EIC (earned income credit.)

In order to use the Free File program, you have to start it at a special website. Click on the Orange button I Qualify, Let's get Started
https://freefile.intuit.com/

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

Such bull**bleep**. I'll file my taxes by mail before I pay the fees for Deluxe. 

Wouldn't let me file without choosing Turbotax Deluxe????

I was having the same issue as everyone else until I used this link: https://freefile.intuit.com/

When I clicked on it it led me right to the page where I could file my tax return for free 🙂 Hope this helps. 

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