Why does it cost so much to file a state return? $64 filing fee for a $50 refund is ridiculous

[KrisD15]

You might save by printing and mailing the state return. 

[mesquitebean]

Unfortunately, TurboTax's price for preparing a state return is not based on refund amount.  I've had to pay for a state return even when my state refund was $0, or even when I owed state tax due.

If you've already paid and filed, then for future reference, some states have free state filing on their websites.   And the IRS has a list of several ways to file Federal for free, and in many cases a state return for free.

https://www.irs.gov/file-your-taxes-for-free