Why are the charges to file using turbo tax online more than if i but the desktop version at Sam's?

[LindaS5247 · Accepted solution]

If you are using TurboTax Online, you may have entered something that triggered an upgrade to a higher version. The final fees are determined by the forms that are required to complete your individual return. States are also extra, and there are some add-ons that  you can agree to buy. 

 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 using the instructions below to find out why you're being charged. 

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.

Your screens will look something like this:

Click here for "How do I review my fees in TurboTax Online?"

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

The pricing of online software and the desktop software are very different.   With online TurboTax, you get one return per fee and you pay separate fees for federal and state returns.   With desktop, you can prepare and e-file up to five federal returns and the state returns that go with them (with a $25 state e-file fee).   If you have a full PC or Mac that meets the system requirements for desktop, then desktop is much more cost effective if you have returns to prepare for several people in your family, etc.

[TCKC]

That seems silly.  Thanks for the info.  I'm getting the desktop version.