Turbotax Not Free 2025. If you have a simple form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the earned income tax credit, child tax credit or student loan interest), you can file for free. Those were taxpayers who tried to use turbotax's free edition for tax years 2016 through 2018, were told they were ineligible to file free and went on to pay for a turbotax.
And not for everybody, or even most peopleโ even if an. Turbotax free edition ($0 federal + $0 state + $0 to file) is available for those filing simple form 1040 returns only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim.