I’m being charged for using an expert even tho I didn’t and because I’m under 25 they won’t file my taxes without it!

Unless you are using a Basic TurboTax Online return you will be charged only $15 for being a student under 25 as seen in this TurboTax link PROMO FOR YOUNG ADULTS whether you are using the perk or not you will not be charged more than $15. Please see below the list of items included or not in the Basic return for $0. You may be charged $15 if any of the lower listed and not included items are found in your return.

There might be donations in box 46 of your T4 or Employee-paid premiums (medical) in box 85 of your T4 which would require an upgrade to allow you to claim additional credits not included in the free version. Please see the list below enumerating what is or is not included in the free version.

Simple tax returns include:

Employment income

Pension income

Other employment income such as tips

RRSP contributions

Child care expenses

COVID-19 benefits and re-payments

Unemployment (EI) and social assistance

Worker’s compensation

Disability amount

Worker’s benefit

Amount for eligible/infirm dependents

Tuition, scholarships, bursaries, grants, student loan interest

Caregiver tax credit

Disability transfer

Home accessibility tax credit

Tax on RESPs and RDSPs

Tax installment payments

Age amount

Income, credits, and deductions not listed above are not covered by TurboTax Free, including:

Employment expenses (meals, lodging, etc.)

Donations

Medical expenses

Investment income and expenses

Rental property income and expenses

Self-employed income and expenses

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