another approach is that many states allow on-line prep of its return using its website.
for example Illinois allows efiling the fed using TT and then using its My-Tax illinois website to efile the state for free.
filed my son's reurn this way to save TT state efile fees.
You are eligible to file an original IL-1040 via MyTax Illinois if you
- have not filed an individual income tax return for this tax year;
- are an established Illinois taxpayer or have a valid Illinois Driver’s License or Illinois State Identification Card;
- have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN); and
- have a valid email address.
