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Approximately 55% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Simple tax situations only (Form 1040 and no schedules except Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Student Loan Interest, and Retirement Plan Distributions). Learn more
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Approximately 55% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Below are the specific tax situations that are included and not included in Free Online:
Included Tax Situations
W-2 Income: Income reported on Form W-2 employment
Interest and Dividend Income: Limited interest and dividend income reported on Form 1099-INT or Form 1099-DIV up to $1,500.
Standard Deduction: Taxpayers who take the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Child Tax Credit (CTC): Eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.
Unemployment Income: Unemployment compensation reported on Form 1099-G.
Student Loan Interest Deduction: Deduction for student loan interest paid.
Retirement Plan Distributions: Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions reported on Form 1099-R.
Excluded Tax Situations
Itemized Deductions: Taxpayers who choose to itemize deductions (e.g., mortgage interest, charitable contributions).
Self-Employment Income: Income from self-employment or freelance work reported on Schedule C.
Rental Income: Income from rental properties reported on Schedule E.
Capital Gains and Losses: Transactions involving the sale of stocks, bonds, or other capital assets.
Business Income and Expenses: Income and expenses from a business or farm.
Foreign Income: Income earned outside the United States.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Contributions to or distributions from Health Savings Accounts.
Other Complex Tax Situations: Any other tax situations that require additional forms or schedules not supported by H&R Block Online Free Edition.