I have used Turbo Tax for approximately 30 years. It has gotten easier each year. TT imports data from .pdf files now, which saves a lot of downloading and typing, as well as accuracy. I have always used to DIY method, with e-file, both Federal and State. I always select to pay from my Federal return and the returns are direct deposited. When I first used TT I was filing with itemized deductions with Mortgage data, made that chore simple. Now, being retired it is the easiest ever.
Absolutely no reason to charge $88 for a simple standard deduction W2 return. Other providers do this type of return for free. I was under the impression TurboTax would not be this expensive until I reached the end of the process and I did not have the time to completely fill out another return with a different provider. I am disappointed in TurboTax.