What is the $40 processing fee if I am already paying for delux.

[bellarulez60]

$39 for Federal, $39 for Tax. I am trying to pay delux using federal refund, but see in bold "plus an additional $40 processing fee, from your federal refund and send the balance to your bank account.".

[VolvoGirl]

Yes there is an Extra $40 Refund Processing Service charge (45 in California) to have the fees deducted from a federal refund.  So pay upfront with a credit card to avoid the extra charge.   

What is the Refund Processing Service

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900596-what-is-the-refund-processing-service

Remove Pay with Refund fee (this says the $39 fee)

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-pay-with-my-refund-fees-in-turbot...

[karrezza1]

I went to pay up front and that fee is still there.  Oh wait, I had to click on Accept Payment button at bottom, THEN the page refreshed and removed it. 

[LindaS5247]

If you have selected the "Pay with My Refund" to pay your TurboTax fees, there will be an additional $40 processing fee that is charged by the third-party bank that handles the transaction. If your return is in pending or accepted status, it will be too late to remove the fee.

If your return is not pending or accepted, you can change your payment method and remove that $40 refund processing fee before you e-file by using the instructions in this FAQ: How do I remove Pay With My Refund fees in TurboTax Online and change my payment method?

You can review your fees using the instructions below to find out why you're being charged. You can follow the instructions in this article to remove any  unwanted Fees Why am I being charged for TurboTax Free Edition?

You can review your fees in TurboTax online as follows:

1. Go to the left side of your screen under "Tax Home"
2. Go to "Tax Tools" then "Tools"
3. The "Tools Center" Box will pop up
4. Click on "My Fees" to see a summary of your Turbo Tax Fees.

[bmerenbloom]

Why would a "third-party bank that is handling the transaction" have an opportunity to dip into my tax refund? Besides, I already paid my "TurboTax fees" (the charge for buying TurboTax?), so I'm still not sure why I would be charged $40 for anything at all. If you think I'm just confused, it's because the explanation is written by t third-grader. 🙂 

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[VolvoGirl]

@bmerenbloom   If you bought the Desktop program there still are other fees.  Mainly there is a $20 or 25 fee to efile a state return or you can print and mail state for free.  Then if you choose to have the fee deducted from your refund there is an Extra $40 Refund Processing Service charge (45 in California) for the 3rd party bank to take the fees out which you can avoid by paying the fee upfront with a credit card.