Audit Defense

[bobbycass]

I have TurboTax Premier 2018 for Federal and State [CA]. When I attempt to e-file, I am prompted for payment for Audit Defense ... but, I have deselected the item. I do not want Audit Defense, but the Turbotax program will not let me continue without buying the item.

[GabiU]

If you're trying to pay for your product with your refund...you may be talking about the Premium Services Bundle which is available for CA customers only. 

[VolvoGirl]

You have to get that in California if you want to have the 24.99 state efile fee deducted from your federal refund.  So you have to change to pay with a credit card or print and mail the state return for free.

To pay by credit card, If you are in California you need to remove the Premium Service first

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-premium-services/00/26266

[VolvoGirl]

That FAQ seems to be for the Online version.  If you have the Desktop program just go through the File tab again and change to pay with a credit card.  Then if Audit Defense is still there you can remove it.