Why am I being charged $20 at checkout? I'm under age 25 and have a simple tax return - I thought this was supposed to be a free service?

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Why am I being charged $20 at checkout? I'm under age 25 and have a simple tax return - I thought this was supposed to be a free service?

Re: Why am I being charged $20 at checkout? I'm under age 25 and have a simple tax return - I tho...

Do It Yourself, Free Covers simple tax situations only.