Does Premier allow free state e- filing?

[danrand1]

Is downloading 1099s easier with Trubotax on-line or desktop?

[xmasbaby0]

No.   When you use desktop download Premier, you get the software to prepare a state return.   E-filing the state is an extra fee of $25.   You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state return instead.

[xmasbaby0]

And.....you asked about "downloading 1099's"

Are you asking about importing 1099's from financial institutions?

Although you might be able to view or print your information from the website, most banks, brokerages and other financial institutions do not have the data formatted for import into tax software before sometime in February.  So if you are wanting to enter it sooner, you have to key it in by hand.   Or….wait until it is available for import.

If you want to enter it manually, click the option that says “I’ll type it in myself”