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

[gb1]

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.

[DoninGA]

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.

[gb1]

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.

[DoninGA]

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@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.

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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.

[SteamTrain]

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