If you started with the Federal Free Edition product and are being prompted to upgrade, you very likely need the Deluxe program or higher to properly file your return.
One source claimed that if you only have a W-2 from work and various Form 1099s, you may only need the Turbo. Tax Free Edition. Do you own a home?, and make donations? If you want to itemize your deductions on a Schedule A, you’ll need to get the Deluxe edition.
If we detect that your tax situation requires expanded coverage, like deductions for owning a home or self-employment income, we’ll prompt you to upgrade to a version that supports the forms you need so we can maximize your tax deductions and ensure you file an accurate return.
How much does it cost to use Turbo Tax deluxe?
You are not using the Free edition . Your post indicates your are using the Deluxe edition – $40 Selecting to pay the Turbo. Tax account fees using the optional pay with refund – Service Charge $39.99.
We’ve partnered with Turbo. Tax to offer up to $20 off all their online federal products. Free Edition is still free, Deluxe falls to just $30, Premier is only $55, and Self-Employed costs just $70.
Does TurboTax receive tax refunds?
, turbo Tax does not receive any kind of tax refund, federal or state. May 17, 2021 7:33 PM why am i being charged because I choose to take the money out my refund.
Turbo Tax is great when you’re in the act of preparing your taxes, but it’s not as easy to go back in and make a change if you’ve done something wrong and need to correct it. For example: one of the things I do is review tax returns that people have prepared for themselves before they send them to the IRS.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was: is there a free version of Turbo Tax for personal use?
OR There is also The Turbo Tax Free File program which is free for federal and state.