What are the fees for state filing?

[Kat · Accepted solution]

There are two separate items here:  

One is utilizing the state tax preparation program provided by TurboTax.  A state tax preparation program (if not included in your original federal purchase) is currently $39.99/state.  The second is the actual e-filing of each state return.

For the actual e-filing of a state return:  If you are using TurboTax Online (the web-based platform), e-filing fees are included in the purchase of the state tax preparation program.

If you are using TurboTax Desktop platform (CD/download), there will be an additional charge to e-file a state tax return.  Currently, that e-filing fee is $19.99 per e-file.  All prices are subject to change at any time and without prior notice.

[elsbent]

I was just charged $24.99 for e-filing a return.  What happened to the $19.99 fee?

[Kat]

@elsbent The price of state e-filing increased on March 1.  I hate that.  I never file early enough to get the cheaper rate.  

[r_edwards]

Unexpected and Crap. I normally use online but bought deluxe to avoid constant upselling.  I had to enter everything in this time.  Normally it is pulled in.  Going back to doing it my self.  Cost is too much!!!

[r_edwards]

Holey Crap.  Now it has jumped to 39.99.  What a rip off!!!

[Kat]

@r_edwards The e-file fee for a state return in the Desktop program is still $24.99.  I'm not sure what you're seeing.
And, someone could've helped you switch from online to desktop (and transfer your info) if you had inquired.  Sory you're so frustrated.

[Katie14]

I bought the Turbo tax deluxe in Target for $49.99.  I have used Turbo Tax for around 10  years.  When I get to where it asks me for $39 for filing and I click on continue it takes me to a screen to download Turbo Tax from online.  I have had my taxes done for 4 days, all I want is to e-file.

[Katie14]

I already consented to the 19.99 to file my state.  They have the information.  I am getting money back from the state, so they asked if I wanted it deducted from my refund and I answered yes they changed my refund from $999.00 to $979 after deducting the fee of 19.99.  My CD includes 5 federal e-files and one state product.

[Katie14]

It is include for the $49.99 I paid for the CD I bought in Target, Turbo Tax Deluxe.

[jubalation]

Hi...finally found someone with the  answers.  I purchased the usual copy (deluxe) of Turbo tax with state included.  I have e-filed my federal tax return. Two days later i went to file my state return and knowing I would have to put the charge on a credit card I filled all the forms necessary and when I released it all to go, I was sent to an area online to get my purchase approved and never got it approved. It was like going on a wild goose chase. There was also a shady page in the paperwork that i need to talk to someone about.  I would also like to get my state tax return in.    JUBALATION

[jubalation]

My problem here is not being able to get my State tax return sent from TurboTax. I know it costs $19.99 and am willing to pay the fee but cant get it approved by anyone......going around in circles.

[jubalation]

Yes they offered to take the 19.99 out of my refund and i refused and it was after that i couldnt get the 19.99 purchase approved. This is frustrating when you keep going in circles,

[Anonymous]

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[KMoose]

I’ve used TT for more than 10 years. Each year it gets more and more cluttered, the user experience is simply awful now. But this charging extra money for state e-filing after March 1 is the last straw for me. 

TT you lost another customer this year.