Free Michigan state filing

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I have prepared my returns but it says I have to pay for the Michigan refund. I thought the state was free. Also, I get no refund from either state or federal so why can't I file them by mail?

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DawnCAnswer

Employee Tax Expert

No. Can one license be shared on more than one desktop?

Yes. You can prepare and print or e-file up to 5 of your own federal and state tax returns with TurboTax Desktop. You’ll still be able to install the software on up to 5 computers owned by you (at home or at work). See this TurboTax FAQ

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

If you are using online software you pay separate fees for federal and state returns. Your fee is not based on whether you are getting a refund or how much the refund will be--it is based on which version of the software you used. The fee for using online is the same whether you e-file or file by mail.

If you are using desktop download software there is a $25 state e-file fee which you can avoid if you print and mail the state.

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yocoarnoldAuthor

Level 2

Just for clarification. If I buy the download version, I can file both state and federal by mail with no additional fee?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@yocoarnold With the desktop download you can e-file up to five federal returns and the state returns that go with them----there is a $25 state e-file fee which can be avoided if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.