Do I have to buy turbo tax software each year and also pay when my return is filed

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

Yes, each year you have to purchase the software for that tax year.  With the Online version you do not pay for your return until you either print your return or file it. There is no charge to e-file with the Online version.

The Desktop version there is a charge to e-file a State return but no charge to e-file a Federal return.

[Texas Roger]

There is typically a price increase in March. To lock in the current price, you must pay for the online product before the price increase even if you don't want to print or file until later.

[VolvoGirl]

If you buy the Desktop CD/Download program that you install the federal efile is free.  There is a charge to efile a state return from the Desktop program or you can print and mail state for free.