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New Member
posted Sep 15, 2019 10:02:34 PM

Cannot pay the fee for e-file calif. tax, please help

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Level 15
Sep 16, 2019 4:54:51 AM

If you are using the TurboTax online editions there are no e-file fees for filing either a federal or state tax return.  The TurboTax account fees are for the use of the software to assist in completing a tax return.  The account fees are the same whether the tax return is e-filed or printed.

If you cannot pay for the state program then the state tax return cannot be filed.  You can use a friend or relative's credit card to pay the TurboTax fees.

Level 15
Sep 16, 2019 6:51:18 AM

You can efile the CA return online for free ... https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/ways-to-file/online/index.html

New Member
May 5, 2021 1:33:06 PM

There appears to be a filing fee of $25.00 for CA State return efile with electronic payment of taxes.  But TT will not allow input of credit card to pay.  

Employee Tax Expert
May 5, 2021 1:53:44 PM

@Ibeardsley That is normally caused by a problem with your computer. You can try clearing the cache and cookies on your computer. You can google how to do that for your operating system if you don't know how. Also, you can try logging into TurboTax using a different web browser.