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Level 1
Mar 2, 2022 11:53 PM UTC
Question

State efile charges

My turbotax software says that you will charge me $20 plus tax for state efile but your website says they are charging me $25 plus tax. Did you just steal $5 from me?!?

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    Level 15
    Mar 3, 2022 12:32 AM UTC

    Those fees increased on March 1, along with the increased fees in online software.

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    Level 2
    Mar 2, 2023 5:02 PM UTC

    I could have E-filed before March 1 and saved $5. You did not notify me of any price increase.

    Would you please credit me with the $5.

     

    Level 15
    Mar 2, 2023 5:03 PM UTC

    @Hareball

    No one in the user forum can resolve a billing issue.  If you have a question about your TurboTax fees or billing, make sure you use the word “billing” in your request for help.  Do not use the word “refund.”

     

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

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    SForrestLO
    Level 11
    Mar 3, 2022 12:37 AM UTC

    Please visit our website Turbotax.com. Click on the blue hyperlink that says 1 state download. State e-file additional located under the product you selected.  This will provide the cost of of the state and e-filing. You can also refer to the attached image. 

     



      
     

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    Level 2
    Apr 13, 2022 8:17 PM UTC

    I purchased state efile. I downloaded it and then went back to turbo tax to try and e-file, but it is telling me that 

    "The Following return cannot be filed electronically" I am in the state of Kentucky.  could you help me with this. Thanks Mark

    DanielV01
    Alumni - Intuit
    Apr 15, 2022 12:15 PM UTC

    @marksandbach2  We cannot see your account or return in this public forum to be able to give a specific answer to your question.  You should have an explanation why the return cannot file.  If you attempt to resolve the e-file diagnostic and for some reason cannot, you can mail in the return.  

     

    If you need someone who can do a screen share to look at the issue specifically, please call in this experience to our phone customer support service by using the instructions in the following link: How do I contact TurboTax?

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    Mar 3, 2022 12:40 AM UTC

    Every March the early prices expire and increase.  In the Desktop CD/Download program the State Efile fee is $20 but increases to 25.

     

    But there will be a delay in Desktop program between March 1 when the price goes up and the next time the program update comes out, usually on Thursdays.  It will show the $20 efile price but you be charged 25.

    Level 2
    Mar 3, 2022 2:21 AM UTC

    After state return never filing I went to state site & filed just fine...and no filing fee!

    Level 2
    Mar 5, 2022 12:27 AM UTC

    Yes they are stealing the extra $5 from you and the rest of us. I couldn't E-File before March 1 because TurboTax didn't have Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit), even though Form 1116 has been available from the IRS for a month. I waited until March 3 for the TurboTax update which included the necessary Form 1116. Surprise! The price goes up on March 1. This is shameful on Intuit's part, though sadly continues a long-standing trend.