State return

[dmaragio]

Thought I was supposed to be able to file a single state return for free.  Instead the system wanted me to pay $25 dollars.

[xmasbaby0]

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 fee to e-file the state. Before March 1 that fee is $20; after March 1 it increases to $25.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead of e-filing it.

[DoninGA]

Using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions of Deluxe, Premier or Home & Business you receive one free state program download.  You also receive 5 free federal tax return e-files with the software.  There has been a state e-file charge when using the desktop editions for at least the last 20 years.  The current state e-file charge is $25 for each state return e-filed.  This charge can be avoided by printing and mailing the state return.