TurboTax $20 Fee changed to $25

[AkinaLO]

Can you please provide us with more information on what fee it is? If you need to review your fees, please click the link below.

How do I review my fees in TurboTax Online?

[SteamTrain]

Probably the Desktop state E-file fee.

The price of the Desktop state E-file fee changes from $20 to $25 ....usually on 1 March of every year

...........(going back a number of years, the state E-file price increase has also been on March 1st).

[AZAggie]

This will be my last year using turbotax.  Fees are too high compared to competitors. 

[VolvoGirl]

Every March the early prices expire and increase.  In the Desktop CD/Download program the State Efile fee is $20 but increases to 25.

But there will be a delay in Desktop program between March 1 when the price goes up and the next time the program update comes out, usually on Thursdays.  It will show the $20 efile price but you be charged 25.  Or the $40 for a state program instead of the increase to 45.

[207fWk5p]

Is the state efiling fee tax deductible if I am a sole proprietor?

[LindaS5247]

Yes, Individuals who are self-employed are able to deduct the cost of the tax preparation fees, including tax software or working with a professional.  This would be be deductible.

While tax preparation fees can't be deducted for personal taxes, they are considered an “ordinary and necessary” expense for business owners.