Depends on whether you are buying form the Online software, or the Desktop/download software:
IF you use the Online software (Deluxe or higher) for both Federal and NC state...there is a separate software fee for both the Federal part, and the State part....but the is no e-file fee for either (and no refund if, for some reason, you have to mail file).
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IF you use the Desktop/download software...most, but not all versions come with one free state software download, but there is always a state e-file fee. IF you buy a second state, there will still be an e-file fee to e-file that state. (though, you could always print and mail file the state forms without the e-file fee)
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
