You should be able to get an exact reason why the full Form 1040 has to be used by following these steps -Log into your account and click Take Me to My Return (you must click this first to get Tax Tools to show)On the left-hand side of your screen, you should see an option for Tax Tools and a drop-down menu Select ToolsClick View Tax SummaryYou can see what form you are filing and a description why on the Review Tax Summary page under "Which Form 1040 Do I need to file?" at the very bottom of the page (see screenshot)

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I meet requirements for 1040A, but site says: Based on what you told us, Form 1040 (long) is required ... which is covered by Deluxe. No explanation why. Bait-and-switch?

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June 6, 2019
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Best answer by AnthonyC

You should be able to get an exact reason why the full Form 1040 has to be used by following these steps -

Log into your account and click Take Me to My Return (you must click this first to get Tax Tools to show)
On the left-hand side of your screen, you should see an option for Tax Tools and a drop-down menu
Select Tools
Click View Tax Summary
You can see what form you are filing and a description why on the Review Tax Summary page under "Which Form 1040 Do I need to file?" at the very bottom of the page (see screenshot)

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You should be able to get an exact reason why the full Form 1040 has to be used by following these steps -

Log into your account and click Take Me to My Return (you must click this first to get Tax Tools to show)
On the left-hand side of your screen, you should see an option for Tax Tools and a drop-down menu
Select Tools
Click View Tax Summary
You can see what form you are filing and a description why on the Review Tax Summary page under "Which Form 1040 Do I need to file?" at the very bottom of the page (see screenshot)