https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-don-t-really-file-them-together-that-s-just-the-layo/01/623582#M252466 <P>You don't really file them together, that's just the layout of the screen.&nbsp; You can file them separately as long as the Federal is done and accepted first.&nbsp; You can also print it and file by mail.&nbsp; The charge is for the use of the state software to prepare the state return. It's the same charge whether you e-file or file my mail.&nbsp; you can avoid paying the fee if you delete the state return and yes, that means deleting it altogether.</P> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:59:00 GMT Anita01 2019-06-06T06:59:00Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/to-file-state-with-federal-costs-44-99-if-i-don-t-e-file-together-my-only-option-is-to-delete-the/01/623572#M252464 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:58:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/to-file-state-with-federal-costs-44-99-if-i-don-t-e-file-together-my-only-option-is-to-delete-the/01/623572#M252464 drbrouk 2019-06-06T06:58:58Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-don-t-really-file-them-together-that-s-just-the-layo/01/623582#M252466 <P>You don't really file them together, that's just the layout of the screen.&nbsp; You can file them separately as long as the Federal is done and accepted first.&nbsp; You can also print it and file by mail.&nbsp; The charge is for the use of the state software to prepare the state return. It's the same charge whether you e-file or file my mail.&nbsp; you can avoid paying the fee if you delete the state return and yes, that means deleting it altogether.</P> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:59:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-don-t-really-file-them-together-that-s-just-the-layo/01/623582#M252466 Anita01 2019-06-06T06:59:00Z