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Level 2
March 29, 2021
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Why is it asking me to pay for state before I file?

  • March 29, 2021
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Why am I being asked for payment before I file my State? I already paid for the disk. I went through the steps and it tells me to put ADD next to the state. But that screen doesn't come up.

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    Level 15
    March 29, 2021

    E-filing fee in desktop software

    Did you purchase desktop software with state software included?  They sell Deluxe both with and without state software--so you have to be careful which one you choose.  And even if it does have the state software download included, that is for preparing the state.  There is an extra fee to e-file the state.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    fawnburnsAuthor
    Level 2
    March 29, 2021

    Yes, it is a desktop version. I paid the fee and sent it electronically. Last year I learned my lesson when I sent my returns through the mail to save money.  They never received it due to Covid  mail issues (at least they were not able to confirm receiving it) so I resent it electronically. That way I had proof from an email confirmation. It's worth the 25.00 for something that important.