State tax filing fee

[ebigtyme]

I purchased the 2019 CD with 1 free State e-filing.  However, after submitting the Federal return, it asked me to pay $24.99 for the State.  Why is it charging for the State when it's supposed to be free?

[SteamTrain]

Sorry. But for the desktop software that contains one free state "software"....the State e-file fee is $20-25....(except NY).      Been the same fee situation for at least 15 years. 

One free state "software" set is allowed to be downloaded and installed & used.   A Fee to e-file...or free to print out yourself and mail in at the post office.

[BostonLyingIn]

The undisclosed State E-file fee that is associated with the CD/download prepaid premium package looks to me like a stealth charge. Borders on the unsavory.  Is the fee state-generated or INTUIT-generated?  if the latter, it is a stealth charge 

[DDame]

I am preparing more than one return for family members for Michigan. Is there a group price for efiling or do I have to pay $24.05 each or mail them in to avoid multiple fees?

[MayaD]

No, there is no group discount. You have to pay the fee for each return or mail it in to avoid the e-filing fees.

[Sparkle609]

Turbo says the fee for Virginia is $20.00

when you put in your payment info it is $25.00