And then you’re stuck constantly reminding every family member which app to use on which device when they come to you because they’re getting ads or something isn’t working right.
For a single power use that’s fine, for a family with kids, it’s nearly impossible without going crazy and killing them.
I’ve used FreeTaxUSA for years without any issue and free federally. Something like $16 to e-file with my state.
They just have a screen at the end prompting for more deluxe options if you want. You can also download the completed files and submit them yourself if you want.