Can I e-file my federal taxes and file my California State taxes by mail? How do I e-file federal without auto e-filing state? Hoping to save the $59 for state e-file.

[DawnC]

Yes, you can.  But there is not a fee for e-filing.   The fee you pay is for the tax preparation software, so it applies whether you file electronically or by mail.   

[rarachula]

Ok thank you! I recall filing my state taxes for free last year on Turbo Tax and my situation has not changed - do you know if there is a way to file your state tax for free even if you have to pay for Deluxe for your federal taxes?

[xmasbaby0]

To file your state return for free you could try going to the state's tax site.    But if you used a paid version of TT for federal there is no way to use TT to do the state for free.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...