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Free GA efile

betty_fish — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:37:08 GMT

I had to pay for my GA filing. How do I get my $20 refunded.

Re: Free GA efile

DoninGA — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:11:36 GMT

If you are using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions there is a state e-file charge that is currently $20. TurboTax has had a state e-file charge when using the desktop editions for at least the last 20 years.

The state e-file charge could be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.

Re: Free GA efile

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:11:43 GMT

E-filing fee in desktop software

Did you purchase desktop software with state software included? They sell Deluxe both with and without state software--so you have to be careful which one you choose. And even if it does have the state software download included, that is for preparing the state. There is an extra fee to e-file the state. Before March 1 that fee is $20; after March 1 it increases to $25. You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.