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June 1, 2019
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How do i efile and avoid the refund processing fee?

  • June 1, 2019
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No problem. If you selected to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal tax refund, you can change it by paying using a debit/credit card. 

You're not required to use the Refund Processing feature if you simply want to e-file your return or direct deposit your refund. It's just a convenient way to pay for TurboTax.

You can change it to pay for your TurboTax fees using a credit or debit card by following these steps below. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5007885

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Level 2
June 1, 2019
I made under 2,00 dollars- self employed- why is the processing fee $120.00 plus $40.00 - rip off after all the work I put into doing them.
VolvoGirl
Level 15
June 1, 2019
You don't have to pay the 39.99 Refund Processing Service charge.  You can pay the fee upfront with a credit card to avoid the extra charge.

How to remove the Pay from your Refund fee
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There is also a separate 39.99 fee for a state return.
Answer
June 1, 2019

No problem. If you selected to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal tax refund, you can change it by paying using a debit/credit card. 

You're not required to use the Refund Processing feature if you simply want to e-file your return or direct deposit your refund. It's just a convenient way to pay for TurboTax.

You can change it to pay for your TurboTax fees using a credit or debit card by following these steps below. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5007885

Level 2
January 26, 2022

How can I avoid the 199 fee for doing 1099 tax filing

 

Critter-3
Level 15
January 26, 2022

Turbo Tax still has a Free Edition for very simple returns ONLY. They are no longer participating in the IRS Free File website.

 

Start a Turbo Tax return here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online


Or find another free offer at IRS Free File
https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free