Not quite sure what the real issue is---you mention state e-file fee, and you mention using Premium and wanting to avoid a $45 fee. Are you using the CD/download for Premier----desktop software? If so, that software includes the state software to prepare the state return, but there is a $25 fee to e-file the state return. You can avoid that $25 fee if you print, sign and mail the state return instead.
Or....are you talking about the online software called Premium? If you are using online, there is always a separate fee for the federal software and the state software. There is not an extra fee to e-file. The fee is for using the software for preparing your tax returns.
Are you trying to remove Premium services?
How can I see my TurboTax fees?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online
If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons (BEFORE you e-file) :
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