topic Re: state e-file in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

state e-file

mward1505 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:02:06 GMT

Why do I have to pay to file my state return? I thought the 1st state return is free. But obviously it is not. I have paid for the last two years.

Re: state e-file

VolvoGirl — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:02:24 GMT

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.

Re: state e-file

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:03:47 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.

With the CD/download, 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.