Preparing more than one state tax return for 2023.

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February 4, 2024
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Good morning. As I have done for more than 20 years, I am preparing my federal and state (Virginia) tax returns using Turbo Tax (Premier - CD). It has always allowed me to complete my returns and, more recently, those of my two sons.

However, for our 2023 taxes, it appears that I can only prepare (not file) one state return. For the other two state returns (all Virginia), Turbo Tax says that I must pay separate charges. I did not realize this as I have already completed their federal tax returns. For my one son, the charge ($39?) exceeds his anticipated refund. Am I missing something? Thanks.

DoninGA

Employee

When using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions, there is a state e-file charge that is currently $20 for each state tax return e-filed. You can avoid this charge by printing and mailing the state tax returns.

TAD1965Author

Thanks, but my comment/question pertained to preparing their taxes, not e-filing. I have always mailed their state tax returns in the past since the refunds involved are pretty low (<$500). Thanks again.

DoninGA

Employee

Using the TurboTax Premier desktop edition you get one free state program download. If you have downloaded and installed the Virginia state program, it can be used on any tax return you prepare at no charge.

After completing the federal return and then completing the state return, gone through the Review section and in the File section of the program, where are you being asked to pay for the state program? What is the exact message you see?