Does it really cost $69.98 to add and eFile an additional state to my return beyond the first "free" one?

[rickkel]

I understand that I need to pay $44.99 for an additional state to my return, but does this price include eFiling that additional state?  If not, there is an additional eFile charge of $24.99 for a total of $69.98 - for only one more state!  This is crazy as this amount approaches what I paid for the basic federal and first state software!

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Sorry yes.  You still pay the efile fee or you can print and mail state for free.  You mean for a return in a different state, right?  Not just for another person.  Because the first free state program download can prepare unlimited state returns in the same state.

[mesquitebean]

There is no state efile fee if you print and mail the state returns.  There is also no state efile fee for New York state returns.

[mesquitebean]

NOTE:   Be aware that it's best to pay that fee by credit/debit card.  If you choose to pay it out of your Federal refund, there is an additional 39.99 service fee (44.99 for California filers.)

[rickkel]

Thanks for the answers.  I used to recommend TurboTax to my friends - no longer.  They have gotten too expensive and callous about charging fees for this and that.  This is exactly why I stopped having my taxes done for me and started using TurboTax!  I went to the state's website (Missouri) and downloaded a form-fillable PDF and did them for free.  

Sorry TurboTax, but you lost a loyal customer for next year.