@jameschoward If you purchased the CD/download that comes with one free state program, you can use that to prepare returns for one specific state of you choosing. If you have to prepare a return for some different state then you have to pay $45 to download the software for that extra state. It makes no difference which state was your "free" one. And...so you understand.....when you e-file a state return using the CD/download ----there is always--always----a fee to e-file the state. It will not matter if you are using the "free" state software. There will still be a fee to e-file the state return. You can avoid that state e-file fee of $25 by printing and mailing the state instead.
Whatever you do.....do not use the "refund processing" offer to take the state e-file fee out of your federal refund. If you agree to that---you will also pay an extra fee of $39.
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