Is e-filing your state tax return free with the turbotax deluxe software?

[EdwardK · Accepted solution]

No. If you purchase TurboTax CD/Download and it includes a free state tax return download, federal e-file is included but there is an additional fee to e-file state tax return(s) (no additional cost if you file by mail). Please visit the following link: Compare CD/download products and select "1 state download" for the current price (subject to change) to purchase additional state tax return downloads and the e-file fee.

[sfspaulding]

It's crazy that Intuit is nickle and diming customers, even those that bought the "deluxe" product. Such a scummy company. I hope they get their comeuppance down the line.

[villaggio]

How much does state e-filing cost?

[MayaD]

The fee to e- file the state return went up to 24.99 from 19.99 on  March 1, 2020. 

[sfspaulding]

PS pretty much every state has the option to e-file for free. I recommend everyone reading this do that and prepare their taxes using the free tax prep software on the IRS's website (which Intuit criminally obfuscates by advertising their own software as free when it is in fact not).

[jaygolf]

Turbotax deluxe shows 1 state download and 5 federal e files. I am being charged 44.99 for a state download. I purchased the program thru amazon and have a confirmation code. Why am I being charged?

[VictoriaD75]

TurboTax Deluxe allows one state download. If you are being charged for that state or it will not allow you to continue with the state, please contact TurboTax Support for a refund code or push of the state return.

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[sfspaulding]

Turbotax Deluxe gives you one free state preparation, but it still charges you to e-file said state preparation. Talk about a bait and switch!

[villaggio]

The state download is free. Is there an additional charge by Turbo Tax for e-filing state tax return?  If so, how much?

[DMarkM1]

For CD/downloaded products, yes, the current state e-file is $24.99. You can avoid the fee by printing and mailing your state return. 

[louisachiriaco]

is New York e-filing free?

[HankArnold]

From the Intuit site as of November 24, 2020:

"Early e-filing fee $25$20 each. Anticipated fee increase expected in March 2021. Prices are subject to change without notice. E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns. "

[xmasbaby0]

For the other states that have a state income tax, when you use desktop software, there is a state e-filing fee of $19.99 that increases in March to $24.99.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print, sign and mail the state return instead.

[JRush0623]

The $20 is to E-file State Return however, Print & Mail the Return with no charge.