In CA, do I have to pay the $25 state filing fee for myself and each of. my dependents?

[DoninGA]

If you are using the TurboTax desktop editions each state tax return e-filed has an e-file fee of $25.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.

[xmasbaby0]

Yes---unless you choose to print and mail the state returns instead.   Only users in NY are exempt from the state e-file fee.

E-filing fee in desktop software

Did you purchase desktop software with state software included?  They sell Deluxe both with and without state software--so you have to be careful which one you choose.  And even if it does have the state software download included, that is for preparing the state.  There is an extra $25 fee to e-file the state.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.