https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560291#M917337 <P>Why do I pay Turbotax a new fee every time I file a California return.&nbsp; ??&nbsp; I paid Turbotax for the California return for my granddaughter and now again for myself.&nbsp; Why??rn&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:46:55 GMT jankillingsworth 2026-03-09T08:46:55Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560291#M917337 <P>Why do I pay Turbotax a new fee every time I file a California return.&nbsp; ??&nbsp; I paid Turbotax for the California return for my granddaughter and now again for myself.&nbsp; Why??rn&nbsp;</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:46:55 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560291#M917337 jankillingsworth 2026-03-09T08:46:55Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560409#M917374 <P>1)&nbsp; If you are using the Desktop software....each state E-filing is $25 (right now) for each unique tax return filed (except NY).....even if the state software set itself was free</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>2) If you are using the "Online" software, any of the versions Deluxe and higher...the full state software fee includes the e-filing, but the full software fee exists for every tax return filed.....adn each tax return prepared requires an entirely separate account.</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:58:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560409#M917374 SteamTrain 2022-03-08T18:58:08Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560641#M917447 <P>the same reason if you buy two candy bars you pay for two candy bars.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:05:33 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-why-do-i-pay-turbotax-for-each-state-return/01/2560641#M917447 Mike9241 2022-03-08T20:05:33Z