topic Re: What does "state extra" mean? in After you file

What does "state extra" mean?

rich_l — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:19:33 GMT

I want to prepae, print and mail my state return. Can I do this even if I have NOT purchased the extra state feature?

Re: What does "state extra" mean?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:04:17 GMT

Are you using the Desktop CD/Download program? In Deluxe and above you get 1 free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns. Then each state return is $20 to efile or you can print and mail state for free.

In the Online web versions the state is a separate charge from federal. And the Online fees are to prepare the returns whether you efile or print and mail them.

Re: What does "state extra" mean?

DoninGA — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:05:55 GMT

What tax year?

If using the TurboTax online editions, those are only for tax year 2022 and the state tax program is an additional charge of $39 if not using the Free online edition.

Re: What does "state extra" mean?

Critter-3 — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:11:00 GMT

There are still eight various software providers who will participate in the Free File program but they will not be available until sometime in January----so if you want to use one of them---WAIT.

Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free:

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/