TDid turbo Tax just start charging for just running the state taxt portion of TT. I thought you paid for an extra state only if you used TTax to file.

If you use any paid version of online TurboTax you pay to prepare a state return.  There is nothing new about that.   The fee is for using the software to prepare the return; it is not for e-filing.

If you use the CD/download, some versions of Deluxe include state software, some do not---so be careful when you purchase Deluxe from a retailer.  If you purchase it without software for a state it costs you an extra $45 to add the state program.

And.....with the CD/download there is ALWAYS---ALWAYS--- a fee to e-file the state return.   You can avoid the state e-file fee with the CD/download if you print and mail the state instead.