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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.

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.

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Who qualifies for Free Online?

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.

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