is turbo tax not free anymore, because when i did my taxes it charges me now and before it did

TurboTax still offers a free version, but it only applies to simple tax returns using Form 1040 without additional schedules, except for the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and student loan interest

If your tax situation is more complex, you may need to use a paid version.

If you accidentally upgraded your TurboTax version, you can downgrade by following these steps:

1. Open your return: If you haven't already, open your tax return in TurboTax.
2. Switch Products: In the left menu, select "Switch Products."
3. Select Downgrade: Choose the option to downgrade to a different TurboTax product

If you have already paid or filed, you might need to use the "Clear and Start Over" feature to switch to a different product. This will erase your current information, so you'll need to re-enter your data