No. the Audit Defense is not required. Just pay with your credit card the $25 state e-file fee if that is what you want to do.
Otherwise go back to the start of the File section and select Do not e-file the state return at this time.
Then e-file the federal return. After that is done go back to the start of the File section and select File by mail. Then select you do not want to mail your federal return at this time. Print the state tax return so you will not be charged for the state e-file fee.
