24.99 is the state efile fee in desktop software (CD/download).
If you purchased a desktop product that includes a state program, there is a 24.99 fee to efile each state return (no fee for New York state). There is no fee to print, sign, and mail the state returns.
NOTE: If you choose to pay the fee out of your Federal refund, there is a 39.99 additional service fee (44.99 for California filers where it is bundled with Premium Services and Audit Defense.)