Purchase eFile for Illinois

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February 24, 2026
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I bought TurboTax Deluxe for Mac from Costco that includes a $10 credit to use on a product add-on.

How do I purchase eFiliing for my 2025 Illinois (state) return?

Thank you for your assistance.

- nello

Best answer by PatriciaV

@VolvoGirl

Were you able to escalate my question to anyone who knows whether it’s possible to purchase state eFiliing in advance of actually filing a state return?

Thank you.

The fee to e-file a return isn't charged until you actually complete the filing process. You may, however, purchase a state return module and install that software before you need it.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

What exactly did you purchase from Costco? Costco (and other retailers) can sell TurboTax Deluxe with only federal software or with federal + state included. I see both on the Costco site. If you bought the cheaper "federal" only, then in order to get state software you will need to pay $40 for a state download, and then you can use the $10 off on the $25 state e-file fee. It is a better value to buy the federal + state if you know you will be preparing a state return.

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nelloAuthor

Level 5

During November 2025, I purchased from Costco's online store:

TurboTax Deluxe 2025 Federal E-File + State Download for Win11/Mac14, + $10 Credit In-Product

Now, can someone please tell me how to purchase eFiling for Illinois?

Thank you.

- nello

VolvoGirl

Level 15

After you fill out the federal return you fill out the state return. Then when you efile state the fee is $25. The $10 credit will be automatically applied so you only get charged $15 on your credit card. That's how my Costco worked. It knows you have the $10 rebate. \

Have you installed the program yet? Did you download and activate the Desktop program with the 16 digit License Code?

How to get started with the Desktop program, install and activate it
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-software-turbotax-com/L7u9oLEkq_US_en_US?uid=luqgvzrd