Agree with DoninGA (sp?)
I've used TT for over 10 years, always purchasing the deluxe CD version from Costco. E-file has always been included for Federal but never State (was $20 now I guess increased to $25). I have ALWAYS printed and mailed in my state, especially now since I have 3 returns (mine + 2 kids) and I don't know if the $25 is per state or I get 5 CA e-files for one fee.
If you have simple returns, use the free version. Even though I consider my taxes simple, looking at the resulting forms in my returns, TT is worth 10X what I pay for the product me and complaining about spending $2 on postage is silly.
Last time I used an accountant (which I would have to do given some of my tax circumstances), I spent $1200
