Is it realy $59 for state even if i don't efile?

[DoninGA]

A state program using the TurboTax online editions is currently $59.  The account fees are for the use of the TurboTax software to assist in completing a tax return.  The account fee is the same whether the tax return is e-filed or printed for mailing.

[xmasbaby0]

You pay a separate fee for federal and for state when you use the paid versions of online TurboTax.  The fees are the same whether you e-file or mail the return in an envelope.  The fee is not for e-filing, the fee is for using the software to prepare the return

-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

How can I see my TurboTax  fees? 

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online

If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :

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

[vjdamore]

Thanks for the response.  Is this new?  I've used TT for my kids returns for years and never paid for state.  I used to file fed electronically and print and mail state.  Can't believe I just paid $118 to do fed and state.  Shame on me.

[DoninGA]

If you were using the Free online edition, the state return would also be free.  However, you upgraded to the Deluxe online edition, which is currently $59, so the state program is no longer free, it is also $59.

[vjdamore]

Is it the same price if I buy the actual software/download....and NOT use the online version?

[DoninGA]

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@vjdamore wrote:

Is it the same price if I buy the actual software/download....and NOT use the online version?

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If you purchase one of the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions of either Deluxe, Premier or Home & Business, one free state program download is included in the purchase price.  If another different state program is needed there is a $45 charge.

Using the TurboTax desktop editions you received 5 free federal e-files.  There is a state e-file charge that is currently $25 for each state return e-filed.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state tax return.

Go to this TurboTax website for the 2023 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

[vjdamore]

So bottom line.  I paid $59 for fed and $59 for state for ONE person online when I could have downloaded for $55 and had 5 free fed and 1 free state.  So now I have to pay another $55 to download to do another return.  Disgraceful....but shame on me.....and they won't help me.  Used them for many years but time to move on.