[Johnny555]

If you have a simple return with no forms or schedules, then you can file for free at Turbo Tax.

If you have a more complicated return that requires the paid Turbotax software, then when the IRS computes what you owe, it's likely to be a higher number than what you'd calculate with TurboTax, since the IRS isn't going to deduct itemized expenses, business expenses, etc from your income.

[IncRnd]

> If you have a simple return with no forms or schedules, then you can file for free at Turbo Tax.

If you owe more than $10,000, you probably aren't eligible for the free filing at Turbotax. [1]

[1] https://turbotax.intuit.com/modals/dynamic/?instance=c7YON5P...

[deafpolygon]

If you need/want to file EITC or Child Tax credit, IIRC, you don't qualify for free-file through Turbotax. You don't have to owe anything .