Do you have to pay to file your state taxes

[ErinH · Accepted solution]

In the Online products there is no charge for a state return in the Free Edition. There is a charge for the state return in the Deluxe, Premier, Self Employed and Live products. You can review those product offerings here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

In the Desktop CD/Download products there is a charge for a state return in the Basic product. 1 state is included in the Deluxe, Premier and Home & Business products. You can review those product offerings here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

[kellyj97]

But WHY do I have to pay for my state taxes now?

It stands to reason that if I have to pay for your deluxe service that I shouldn't have to pay extra for something which would ordinarily no cost anything, or at the very least have the option to select which services I choose individually.

To that end, customers should be able to degrade from Deluxe to free if they so choose WITHOUT having to clear and restart. 

[kaylyn2]

Y'all are sneaky b***tards.  I can't believe I just paid $40 dollars to receive less service. I hate the feeling of being punked. Not that the other companies would be more honest, but for ethics sake I have to switch for next year. Can I make a new account without the deluxe?

[sofia_misicu]

Why do I have to pay $50 to submit state taxes if I chose the Delux for federal. What is the difference between the state free edition and this one. Something feels odd here..

[DavidD66]

The Free edition of TurboTax Online is only for "simple" tax returns, without any additional schedules.  If you don't qualify for the Free federal tax return, you can't file a free state tax return.

[BearDown808]

I paid $45 for the Arizona state tax version in TurboTax, why am I being charged $25 to e-file AZ state taxes? That should be in stated in big bold letters that I'll be charged at e-filing before purchasing the state tax version. I've been a loyal Turbotax hard copy buyer for years and years now. I'm a little upset at not being told about the filing fee before the state purchase.

[JeanneLO]

Which product are you using? Most desktop products don't charge to download one state but there is an e-file fee which you can avoid if you mail your state tax return. Please see this for more information: Is there a fee to e-file my state taxes in the TurboTax CD/Download software?

[dashocka]

It switched to Deluxe and I had no way to "fix it" to the Free verssion- going through this again it switched again, fine I'll pay the $59 because of a little premium tax credit.

Now there's another $118 for TT States on top of it totaling $216 fees to file. I made 14k in 2022 FFS what the hell is this I have to pay more to pay more?

[xmasbaby0]

If you have a 1095A for marketplace health insurance you are not eligible to use the Free Edition.  So you upgraded to Deluxe and then you are subject to the pricing structure for Deluxe--which means you pay $59 for the federal return and $59 for the state return.   That is how the fees work for online.

Avoid choosing "refund processing service" so that you do not end up paying an extra fee of $39 (or $45 in CA) to have a third party bank receive your refund and take out your fees.   Pay for using TT upfront by using a credit card to pay your fees.

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:

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

Or—-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/

[dashocka]

Yes it's a 1095-A that is new for 2022.

Excellent reply and thanks for the heads up about third party banking.  Appreciate your quick reply!

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[MoniqueLO_]

TurboTax Free Edition is free as long as it is a simple return that files a 1040 with no additional schedules or upgrades. Please see Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition? for more information.  

@dashocka