@roten117
Many states require you to file electronically although I have mailed to states that make that requirement and never had any issue. While the fee is for the software, not the filing. You can ALWAYS do your state return and file it by mail. There are also many free sites to do your returns depending on complexity of your return. Another route is to file by using forms you get free from local libraries and online.
it is a bit ridiculous that we are doing their job and they charge us to make their job easier.
I can't see your return so I am not sure what state you are asking about nor your income and sources of income to decide if there is an ability to file for free.
Note Turbotax FREE is not the same as one you are using. If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, student loan interest, and Schedule 1-A), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Expert Assist Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.
Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity):
- W-2 income
- Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B
- IRS standard deduction
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Student loan interest deduction
- Schedule 1-A deductions for qualified tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors (65+)
- Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions
- Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return:
- Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, such as charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions
- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers)
- Stock sales (including crypto investments)
- Income from rental property or property sales
- Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules
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