Can I get the e-filing fee refunded if my state return got rejected?

by TurboTax •   102
Updated December 11, 2025 4:30 AM

Because the TurboTax Desktop state e-filing fee covers transmission costs and doesn't guarantee acceptance, it's our policy to not issue refunds except under these special circumstances:

  • You couldn't successfully e-file because of a tax situation your state government doesn't support.

  • The rejection is caused by an override in your state return that we instructed you to enter as a workaround to a known product issue.

  • A known program error or state government problem blocked you from successfully e-filing your state return.

  • You were accidentally charged a second e-filing fee when you resubmitted your state return.

If any of these situations apply to you, contact us for a refund.

Note: If you used TurboTax Online, know that we don't charge a separate e-filing fee, so there's nothing to refund in this case.

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