There has always been a state e-filing fee with desktop software. Earlier in the tax season that state e-file fee is $19.99 but later--around mid-March -- it increases to $24.99. Sorry--but in order to have the fees taken out of your refund, they charge the refund processing fee. Of course it is onerous. That is why you should just print the state return and mail it. Or if you really want to e-file state, pay that fee with a credit card to avoid the extra processing fee.
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