Nothing new. State e-filing from the desktop version has never been free. I have used the desktop version since 2000 and e-fileing state is always an additional charge.
You get 5 free Federal e-files and can print and mail as many state returns that you want. I have always e-filed Federal and mailed state for the cost of postage.
Don't confuse the desktop versions with the online versions where the cost of e-filing both state and Federal is factored into the cost of using the online software. The online versions are only good for one tax return so the online cost is usually much more if you have more than one return to file - even if you do pay the state e-file charge for the desktop.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
