Are you using the Desktop CD/Download program installed on your computer? Where did you buy Deluxe? In the stores Deluxe comes 2 ways, Deluxe with a free state PROGRAM download, and Deluxe without state for states without income tax.
In the Desktop program you get one free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns. Then each state return (including the first one) is $20 to efile, usually goes up to $25 March 1. Or you can print and mail state for free.
If you need to do a state return for a different state you have to buy that state program for $45.
And you don't need to upgrade to a higher version. All the Desktop programs have the same forms. You just get more help and guidance in the higher versions.
