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January 16, 2025
Question

I usually file for free on here but this year I’m not sure which way to go because I have unemployment to add in which is a 1099G so will I have to pay on here for this?

  • January 16, 2025
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When I file for free on here it doesn’t have a spot nor questions for unemployment benefits recieved

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    Employee
    January 16, 2025

    You cannot use the Free Edition if you have unemployment benefits to enter.   You will need a paid version like Deluxe.

     

     

    Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

     

    https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

     

    Or—if you live in certain states you may be eligible to use the new IRS Direct File

     

     

    In Filing Season 2025, Direct File will be available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

     

    https://directfile.irs.gov/

     

    https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2629

     

     

     

     

     

     

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    rjs
    Employee
    January 16, 2025

    You cannot report unemployment benefits in TurboTax Free Edition. If you use TurboTax, you would have to use one of the paid editions.


    You might be able to file for free with IRS Free File or IRS Direct File.