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Level 3
posted Jan 18, 2025 10:42:56 AM

Home & Business Desktop: Is One state preparation free if I print and mail?

Let's assume we buy this from Sams Club.

Federal part is clear. We got that.

For a single state: Is there any more cost if I choose to download, prepare, print and mail  one state?

It says "Includes 1 state download, State e-file sold separately"

I don't want to E-file. I just want to download 1 state for free, then prepare for free, print and mail.

Please advise. Thanks.

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Level 15
Jan 18, 2025 10:45:01 AM

The state e-file fee when using the TurboTax desktop editions is $25 for each state tax return e-filed.  This fee can be avoided if you print and mail the state tax return.

Level 3
Jan 18, 2025 10:48:09 AM

Last year, I was forced to pay extra even to prepare and print. Download may be free. But you cannot print. I wonder if there was anyone else in this situation.

Level 15
Jan 18, 2025 11:15:25 AM


@gb1 wrote:

Last year, I was forced to pay extra even to prepare and print. Download may be free. But you cannot print. I wonder if there was anyone else in this situation.


You may have clicked on something like have your account fees paid from your federal refund.

 

I have been printing and mailing my state tax returns for years from the TurboTax desktop program and have never be required to pay anything.

Level 15
Jan 18, 2025 2:13:12 PM

Or, maybe last year you used the "Online" browser-based product...that always has a state purchase fee with no free state use allowed.