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~55% of filers qualify

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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.