If you are like many of us ...trying to figure out how to OPT OUT of the pre-determined choice by Turbo Tax for $45...has been challenging! There have been many suggestions etc and Alot of confusion. But this worked for me:
Within TurboTax, simply go to
-SHOW TOPIC LIST (Black Tab / Top Right)
-Select #4 REVIEW / Audit Defense **Note it may be hiding under the Review Your Return / Analysis / Smart Check drop down arrows
- This will take you to Audit Protection Risk Results page -- Select Continue to next page
-You can now select NO THANKS for the Audit Defense @ $45
When I got to the end of my return & ready to file it had been removed from the misc. added charges.
ALSO -- Turbotax initially states that its Free to File Federal but State filing is $20 ... when I went to make the credit card payment ..it was now $25 - ?!!
