Why is Turbotax charging me more than they said they would?

[annmarieetabura1]

They are charging me $59 for filing my federal return and $49 for my state return. These are the only two charges showing up in my stated fees, yet it said the total deductions from my refund will be $152. Why is it not adding up?

[ee-ea]

40 for having the fee taken from the refund plus sales tax or 45 if you are from CA.

[mesquitebean]

@annmarieetabura1 

If you chose to pay the fees out of the Federal refund, you can remove that option prior to filing and avoid the $40 or $45 service fee by paying upfront with credit/debit card.   Here's how to do it, depending on what state you live in:

California filers only can use this method (where it is bundled as "Premium Services") :

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-premium-services/00/26266

Filers living in other states will need to use this method:

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