Do the 79.99 deluxe charge include the state return?

The TurboTax Deluxe desktop CD/Download edition includes one free state program download in the purchase price. 

There is an e-file charge of $24.99 for e-filing a state tax return using the desktop editions.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.

Hi Sherri, 

Thank you for your purchase. We were recently informed that customers who purchased the download version of TurboTax Deluxe with State between the dates of 10/30-11/14 mistakenly received the wrong product. If you believe you were affected, please take the following steps (1) de-install TurboTax from your computer or laptop, (2) go to your Amazon Software Library, (3) select your TurboTax 2018 Deluxe with State product and (4) reinstall it onto your computer or laptop. As you go through the product, you may see a screen that prompts you to pay for State, when you click on “Purchase State”, you will see that your first State Download is included at no charge ($0.00). We apologize for the inconvenience and will be releasing an update in the product to correct this message. 

Amazon purchases don't have access to the state programs any faster than anyone else ... they must also wait for them to be ready like everyone else ...

When will my forms be ready?

Historically, IRS tax forms start becoming available in January, with a few stragglers (most notably Form 1040X) getting finalized in February.

State tax forms can become available for filing any time between December and late February, depending on the state and the tax form.

For specific forms and dates, refer to the Forms Availability Table for your TurboTax product, see the related information below.

Yes, according to the following:

Federal Taxes
You can still work on your return and finish most of it. Once your forms become available, we’ll create the forms and include all of your info.

You’ll only be able to e-file or print your return once the forms are available.

While you’re working on your return, we’ll ask if you want to receive email updates when your forms become available.

State Taxes
If your forms aren’t available, you’ll get a message asking you to return once they become available.

While you’re working on your return, you’ll have a chance to let us know you want to receive email updates when your forms become available.

·         IRS Forms Availability Table for TurboTax Individual (Personal) Tax Products

·         State Forms Availability Table for TurboTax Individual (Personal) Tax Products

·         IRS Forms Availability Table for TurboTax Business

·         State Forms Availability Table for TurboTax Business

·         What does "Tax Form Under Construction" mean?