Turbo Tax Premier 2022 Desktop select which state return to efile for free

[smartin434]

Using TT 2022 Premier desktop from Amazon, I selected to use my one free state efile on the first return i prepared which was for my grandson.  I then choose to mail that state return rather than efile it.  I've now prepared a second return for myself and want to use the one free state efile to file it but can't.  TT must think I used my one free state efile but I didn't.  Is there a way to use my one free state efile now.

[xmasbaby0]

You do not get any free state e-files with the CD/download.   You get the state software to prepare state returns for one specific state of your choosing.     If you need a second different state program you have to pay to download the second different state.   

As for e-filing state returns.....when you use the CD/download software there is always---always---a fee to e-file the state.  You can avoid the state e-file fee if you print and mail the state instead.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Sorry you misunderstood.  In the Desktop program you get one free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns. Then each state return (including the first one) is $20 to efile, usually goes up to $25 March 1. Or you can print and mail state for free.  

[xmasbaby0]

People so often overlook/misunderstand this.

Here ----right from the Amazon site:

About this item

• Recommended if you own a home, have charitable donations, high medical expenses and need to file both Federal & State Tax Returns
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[smartin434]

Now that you have reminded me of it, I think I had the same problem last year which was the first time I used the desktop version when a friend informed me I could file up to 5 returns with the purchase of one desktop version.  For many years previously I used the online version.   I will make myself a note this year so I do not get confused again next year.  It would be nice if the literature was clearer in making a distinction between state program download and state efile.  And then again maybe I'm just not too bright.  Thank you.