Additional information for TaxACT
Key features of TaxACT
- TaxACT Bookmarks
- PayPower™ for direct deposit of refunds
- Interactive Dependents Tax Assistant
- TaxACT DocVault™ for saving images
- FAFSA Assistance
- On-the-go status of e-filed returns, IRS refund, and more
- Tax Glossary of 300 tax terms
- Create a LegalACT last will and testament
- Stock Assistant for quick summaries
- Multiple refund options
- PDF import
- Personalized form view
- Loan & Savings Calculators
- Data Archive Service
Benefits
- Free Version
It's true! FREE to prepare, FREE to print, FREE to e-file - no income or age restrictions. Get the fastest tax refund possible with free e-file. Handles simple AND complex tax returns — supports 1040, 1040A, & 1040EZ, and includes all e-fileable IRS forms to handle all filing statuses & life situations.
Finds all credits & deductions for the biggest refund
Boost your tax savings with Credit, Deduction, and Income Examiners. Get the biggest refund guaranteed with TaxACT's Maximum Refund Pledge. See how changes affect your refund after every step of TaxACT's easy interview process.
All the free help & support you need, when you need it
Never get stumped by a tax question. The enhanced TaxACT Answer Center gives you personalized, free help. Search for the fastest answers and video tutorials, or contact technical and TaxPayer Support specialists by email for free. Receive help via phone for a one-time fee of $7.99 for the entire 2013 tax year.
- Deluxe for $12.99
Turn 1,300+ commonly donated items into huge savings
Put more cash in your wallet! Donation Assistant® tracks your charitable donations and provides audit-backed values - eliminating guess work. View Donation Assistant in action.
ENHANCED! Learn how life changes impact your taxes
Redesigned to be even easier to understand major tax implications, New content in TaxACT Life Events will help you get the biggest income tax deductions possible with personalized life tips that appear as you complete your return.
Multiple import options save time & reduce errors
TaxACT Import transfers vital personal data from last year's tax return, including AGI/PIN and others required to match IRS records in order to e-file. Other imports include Stock Import, W-2 Import and Schedule K-1 Import.
- Free Edition + State for $17.99
Finish your state tax return fast and easy
All of your federal tax information automatically transfers to your state tax return. Simply start your federal return with either TaxACT Online Free Edition or TaxACT Online Deluxe, answer a few state specific questions, and you'll have your state taxes done in minutes.
All the free help & support you need, when you need it
Never get stumped by a tax question. The TaxACT Answer Center gives you personalized, free help. Search for the fastest answers and video tutorials, or contact technical and TaxPayer Support specialists by email for free. Receive help via phone for a one-time fee of $7.99 for the entire 2013 tax year.
Free state e-file for a faster refund
The fastest way to get your state refund is included at no additional cost. Available for all 42 income-taxing states that accept e-filed returns. When you e-file, you'll get an acknowledgement from the state as proof that your return has been filed.
