Why is the cost to file 69.98 i don"t understand if fed is free why am i getting charged 39.99 on top of the 29.99 filing fee for my stste taxes

[VolvoGirl]

That is the extra 39.99 Refund Processing Service charge to have the fee deducted from your federal refund. You can avoid that by paying the 29.99 fee with a credit card. You can remove it.
 
 Here's how to remove the various extra fees
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