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Question

why do i get charged to e-file?

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
February 29, 2020
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Why does it say i can e-file for free but it says i can pay by credit card or i can pay with my refund? I already paid for the software.

Level 11

Are you using CD/Download? If so, if you are filing a state return there is a fee to e-file.

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Free Federal E-file Included — Free e-file of your federal tax return is included with your purchase of TurboTax CD/Download.
E-file Multiple Returns — Prepare and e-file up to five (5) federal tax returns at no additional cost. (This is the maximum returns limit set by the IRS.)
E-file State Return(s) — E-file your state return(s) for only $24.99$19.99 per state return.** You may e-file up to three (3) state returns per federal tax return.
or Print and Mail Your Return(s) — Print as many copies of your federal and state returns as you need for free when you purchase TurboTax CD/Download.

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Level 2

Seems to me I've already e-filed over 5 fed returns w/o an additional charge. Is that possible?

Level 15

Yes if you didn't do a state return.