With Turbo Tax Deluxe I am supposed to receive a free state return, but when I get ready to email it is asking for a payment of $24.99. How do I get my one free state return?

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry There is a lot of confusion about this. For the Desktop version it's a free download of one state PROGRAM, not returns filed. You can prepare unlimited federal and unlimited state returns. Some people need to file in more than one state so they have to buy another state program. You can print and mail the state for free or each state is 19.99 early or 24.99 to efile. If you buy the cd at the store the Basic version does not include the state. And Deluxe is available both with and without the state. Because some states don't have an income tax.

So you already downloaded the free state program.  

[DoninGA]

Using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions of Deluxe or higher you receive one free state program download included in the purchase price.  That does Not include a free state e-filing.  The current e-filing charge of $24.99 is for each state tax return e-filed.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.