What is $45? It is $25 to efile a state return. It is $45 if you need to buy a second different state PROGRAM like to buy Oregon when you already had California for free. Then it is still $25 to efile each state (in addition to the 45). Or you can print and mail state for free.
OR the $45 could be the Extra Refund Processing Service charge in California IF you want the efile fee deducted from a federal refund. Then it would be $25+45=$70. Which you can avoid by paying the fee upfront with a credit card.
