We know the CD/Download version charges a fee to e-file the state return. The poster was asking WHY. The states aren't charging a fee for e-filing.
It seems the free online version of Turbotax does not charge to e-file the state return, but the PAID download version does. Doesn't seem to make any sense. And $25 is a lot.
My state, Maryland, doesn't require e-filing, but apparently I can, for free. I'm not sure what's involved because I haven't had a chance to look into it, but I think I would have to redo the return I've already done in Turbotax, using their format. Does anyone know?
