@0k wrote:
I got forced to upgrade to live deluxe because I had schedule b on federal and because I filed fed and state together I go charged $129 for fed and $69 for state (sure, I guess) but then, turbotax proceeded to make me get the 5 days early and charge me for direc deposit $35!? This is my first time doing taxes with them and I'm not sure what to think, is this normal? Can I bypass the 5 days early? Will it still charge to deposit into account?
The $35 charge is for the "up to 5 days early" option. For people who do not use that option, there is no fee for direct deposit. If it was me, I'd pass on that option and save the $35. There is also no extra fee to "file Federal and State together." People commonly file them together. In the Deluxe product, there is a fee to prepare the Federal return and a fee to prepare the State return.
You may also be able to remove the LIVE feature if you don't want it and that will save you a significant amount of money. LIVE products are for folks seeking help from a tax expert during preparation and to review the return prior to filing. If you didn't use that option, here's how to remove it:
FAQ: How do I remove TurboTax Live?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-turbotax-live/01/27312
