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March 26, 2024
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I finished my son's taxes, which is very straightforward. I'd like to submit his taxes using TurboTax Free Online, but I don't have that option when I go to File?

  • March 26, 2024
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It asks that I pay for TurboTax Deluxe and I can't figure out why. There is nothing in my son's taxes that require anything more than the TurboTax Online Free.

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    March 26, 2024

    There might be donations in box 46 of a T4 or Employee-paid premiums (medical) in box 85 of a T4 which would require an upgrade to allow a claim for additional credits not included in the free version. Please see the list below enumerating what is or is not included in the free version.

    Simple tax returns include:

    Employment income

    Pension income

    Other employment income such as tips

    RRSP contributions

    Child care expenses

    COVID-19 benefits and re-payments

    Unemployment (EI) and social assistance

    Worker’s compensation

    Disability amount

    Worker’s benefit

    Amount for eligible/infirm dependents

    Tuition, scholarships, bursaries, grants, student loan interest

    Caregiver tax credit

    Disability transfer

    Home accessibility tax credit

    Tax on RESPs and RDSPs

    Tax installment payments

    Age amount

    Income, credits, and deductions not listed above are not covered by TurboTax Free, including:

    Employment expenses (meals, lodging, etc.)

    Donations

    Medical expenses

    Investment income and expenses

    Rental property income and expenses

    Self-employed income and expenses

    Unfortunately, there is no way to downgrade a TurboTax product once it has been upgraded.  If you are using TurboTax Online, you’ll need to start a new return to change your product. To start a new return, select “Start a New Return” from under “My Returns” in the top left corner. Once you have started your new return, you can select “View All Returns” from under “My Accounts & Returns”. Then delete the unwanted return by clicking the small Trash Can next to it or “Delete” under the return’s name.

    Thank you for choosing TurboTax.