It used to be free, and well I was forced to have to pay for the deluxe, despite only having to file a w2. in past the only time I had to upgrade was if i had a 1099 INT. which i did not have this year so a bit agitating.
The program was simple, quick, and easy to use. A little tricky on getting you to pay for extra things while already stressed, and trying to make sure everything was correct. Having a more straightforward line of payment options to Turbo Tax would be incredibly valuable in customer trust.