ALL: This is a transferred 11 March post...so old news:
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But a reply anyhow:
@avkoch wrote:
I have the downloadable version. Apparently, when I removed the state e-filing (PA) because it was charging 19.99, the federal processing fee of $24.99 went away and I filed for free with DD to my bank. I thought I previously filed at least one state for free as well. I generally purchase 1-2 additional states for my children and family and I thought I e-filed all without additional fees.
A couple things of Note for @avkoch ...and for anyone else, this is for Desktop Software users only :
1) The $24.99 fee was for the PA e-file....not the Federal e-file. A state e-file fee starts out at $20 early in the season, and is upped to $25 if you wait until March (exact date may vary). Since it is well into, and beyond March, this user will have to pay $25 if he/she wants to e-file the PA tax return. The only current exception is for a NY e-file, which is free.
2) This user's extra "other" states that are bought and installed on the desktop software, they will have to pay the state e-file fee for each one that is e-filed (except NY)...unless they decide to print and paper file those states tax returns thru the Post Office.
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
