topic Why am I paying $49 instead of $40 if I pay now, instead of having it deducted from my return? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Why am I paying $49 instead of $40 if I pay now, instead of having it deducted from my return?

Hurrgirlsam — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:15:51 GMT

Re: Why am I paying $49 instead of $40 if I pay now, instead of having it deducted from my return?

VolvoGirl — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:21:46 GMT

If you have the fees deducted from your refund there is an EXTRA $40 Pay with Refund service charge which you can avoid by paying up front with a credit card.

How to review your fees
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online/00/26353

For help with fees
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/reduce-fees/L3Kp3yEYs_US_en_US?uid=lctgt82n

How to remove the Pay with Refund fee
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-pay-with-my-refund-fees-in-turbotax-online-and-change-my-payment-method/00/25880

Re: Why am I paying $49 instead of $40 if I pay now, instead of having it deducted from my return?

VolvoGirl — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:26:40 GMT

So to be clear if you have it deducted from your refund it will be 49+40 = $89. Assuming the fee is only $49. Did you do a state return? State is a separate charge. $49 might only be the price for federal.

Re: Why am I paying $49 instead of $40 if I pay now, instead of having it deducted from my return?

baldietax — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:42:01 GMT

pay with refund sends your refund thru a third party bank for processing and costs $40. avoid this service if possible it's like a very bad loan and may delay your refund.