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January 18, 2025
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Home & Business Desktop: Is One state preparation free if I print and mail?

  • January 18, 2025
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Let's assume we buy this from Sams Club.

Federal part is clear. We got that.

For a single state: Is there any more cost if I choose to download, prepare, print and mail  one state?

It says "Includes 1 state download, State e-file sold separately"

I don't want to E-file. I just want to download 1 state for free, then prepare for free, print and mail.

Please advise. Thanks.

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DoninGA
January 18, 2025

The state e-file fee when using the TurboTax desktop editions is $25 for each state tax return e-filed.  This fee can be avoided if you print and mail the state tax return.

gb1Author
January 18, 2025

Last year, I was forced to pay extra even to prepare and print. Download may be free. But you cannot print. I wonder if there was anyone else in this situation.

SteamTrain
January 18, 2025

Or, maybe last year you used the "Online" browser-based product...that always has a state purchase fee with no free state use allowed.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*