If I did not request premium service benefits why do I have to pay $44 for them?

Are you in California?  Are you having the fees deducted from your refund?   If you are in California to remove the Premium Service you need to pay the fees upfront with a credit card.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-premium-services/00/26266

If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons:

• Remove Premium Services
• Remove MAX Defend & Restore
• Remove a state
• Remove PLUS Help & Support
• Remove Pay With Your Refund