State tax filing

You must have used the Desktop installed program.  Yes it is $25 ($20 before March 1) to efile a state return or you can print and mail state for free.  There is a lot of confusion about this. For the Desktop Deluxe and above it's a free download of one state PROGRAM, not returns filed. You can prepare unlimited federal and unlimited state returns. Some people need to file in more than one state so they have to buy another state program.  Check the box or online description. It should say Federal + Efile + State. Not state efile. 

Then to  have the fee deducted from your federal refund is an EXTRA $40  (45 in California) service charge.  So pay with a credit card to avoid the extra charge.  

You have to be careful what you click on when you file, go slowly. There is one screen that can trip you up. People get going to fast and click the bottom right button to continue. But to pay by credit card you need to check the Left button.