With desktop software there is always a fee for e-filing a state return. When the software includes the program for the state it is free software to prepare the state return. E-filing the state incurs an extra fee, which can be avoided if you print and mail the state.
From the TurboTax site:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/compare/desktop/
Read what it says here under the prices for desktop Deluxe:
Deluxe
Recommended for:
Maximizing your deductions
$80* Federal
Includes 5 federal e-files
and
1 state download. State e-file additional
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