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Who qualifies for free federal filing?

You can file for free yourself with TaxAct's Free Edition if you meet the
qualifications below, including filing using IRS Form 1040 only without having
to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.

Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):

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 * Dependents

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 * Freelance, contractor, side hustle, or self-employed income and expenses

If you don’t qualify for a basic federal tax return, we have other paid tax
filing options to help you easily file taxes online with TaxAct.





What services does TaxAct offer?

Our services help customers prepare their tax returns. We offer federal and
state DIY tax preparation, tax planning tools, and access to tax advice. We also
provide tools to help you import tax data, calculate your deductions and
credits, and maximize your tax refund. Our tax filing options for businesses
apply to Partnerships, C Corporations, S Corporations, Sole Proprietors, and
Tax-Exempt Orgs.





Does TaxAct offer tax filing for professionals?

Yes, we offer a tax preparation software called TaxAct Professional, which is
specifically designed for professionals including Certified Public Accountants
(CPAs), Enrolled Agents (EAs), and tax preparers. TaxAct Professional features
tax preparation tools, e-filing options, and comprehensive support to assist tax
professionals in completing accurate and timely tax returns for their clients. 





Does TaxAct offer expert assistance?

We do! Our Xpert Assist℠ service is an add-on feature that provides unlimited
live tax advice and assistance from tax experts. Xpert Assist is available for
consumer 1040 tax filing products (Free, Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed).





What if I need help with my tax return?

TaxAct offers unlimited access to live tax experts via Xpert Assist for $59.99
$39.99. Our experts can provide helpful tax advice and quickly review your taxes
before you file







Is my information secure with TaxAct?

TaxAct takes data access and security very seriously. We use advanced encryption
technology to protect your personal and financial information and have
well-established access controls and information security policies in place to
safeguard your data from being used for any unauthorized purposes.





What is TaxAct's Maximum Refund Guarantee?

TaxAct guarantees that you will get your maximum tax refund if you use one of
our individual 1040 products to e-file your return. Our Maximum Refund Guarantee
promises that our software will calculate your maximum refund with the
information you provide, so there’s no need to look elsewhere.





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At TaxAct, we are so confident in our calculations that we back them up with a
$100k Accuracy Guarantee. If an error in our software results in you receiving a
smaller refund or larger tax liability than you get using the same data with
another tax software, we’ll pay you the difference up to $100,000 and reimburse
your software costs.






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*Offer Details & Disclosures

TaxAct Costs Less: “File for less” and percentage savings claims based on
comparison with TurboTax federal pricing for paid consumer online 1040 filing
products on 04/01/2024.

Maximum Refund Guarantee: If an error in our software causes you to receive a
smaller refund or larger tax liability than you receive using the same data with
another tax preparation product, we will pay you the difference in the refund or
liability up to $100,000 and refund the applicable software fees you paid us.
Read more about our Maximum Refund Guarantee.

$100k Accuracy Guarantee: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because
of a TaxAct calculation error, we'll pay you the difference in the refund or
liability up to $100,000. This guarantee applies only to errors contained in our
consumer prepared tax return software; it doesn't apply to errors the customer
makes.  Read more about our $100k Accuracy Guarantee.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Applies to TaxAct Online products only. If you are
a registered user using the Services online and are dissatisfied with the
Services prior to completing the billing steps within the program, your
exclusive remedy is to immediately discontinue using the Services. If you are a
registered user who completed the billing steps and have not printed or e-filed
or your e-file was rejected by the IRS or State and you cannot re-file, it is
your responsibility to contact us within the calendar year of the purchase to
request a refund of fee(s) paid.

TaxAct Xpert Assist and TaxAct Xpert Assist for Business: TaxAct® Xpert Assist
and TaxAct Xpert Assist for Business are available as an added service to users
of TaxAct’s online consumer & SMB 1040 products for 1065 and 1220-S,
respectively. The service is limited to a single return. Additional fees apply.
Unlimited support refers to an unlimited quantity of expert contacts available
to each customer. Service hours limited to designated business days and hours
and by expert availability. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as
part of this service. Review of customer return is broad, does not extend to
source documents and is not intended to be comprehensive; expert is available to
address specific questions raised by customer. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist
Terms and Conditions.



Start Free and File Free: The TaxAct Online Free Edition makes free federal
filing available for those who qualify based on income and deductions. See if
you qualify for free federal filing and what is included in this year’s Free
Edition.  For all other online products, you can start free and pay only when
you file. This means you will not be charged if you decide to stop using any
product prior to printing or e-filing.

Edition Pricing: Actual prices are determined at the time of payment, print, or
e-file and are subject to change without notice. Add sales tax for applicable
orders. Offers may end at any time and promotional offers may not be combined.

Exceptional Customer Care: Customer care does not include tax advice.

Deduction Maximizer: TaxAct's Deduction Maximizer guides you step by step
through the process of completing your return in a way that helps you uncover
additional tax advantages and helps you maximize your deductions by checking
dozens of additional deductions we know from experience folks don't think to
look for. Each deduction you claim may reduce the amount of tax you owe,
resulting in a lower IRS bill overall.

All-Inclusive Bundle: All-inclusive is a collection of select products and
services that may be used to enhance your DIY 1040 tax preparation and filing
experience. Additional state(s) returns are not included. If you choose to pay
for your bundle using Refund Transfer, then the Refund Transfer will be included
in the bundle price at no additional cost. Percent savings based on TaxAct a la
carte pricing. Offer may not be combined with other offers.

Price paid, including sales tax, is determined at the time of filing and is
subject to change. All TaxAct offers, products and services are subject to
applicable terms and conditions.

Audit Defense: See Audit Defense provided by Tax Protection Plus (PDF) for
further details of services and requirements. May not apply to certain forms and
credits. Certain customers may not qualify for services based on past tax audit
history, residency, or other factors. Audit Defense is not insurance. Audit
Defense is subject to terms and conditions (PDF) located on Tax Protection
Plus's website.

Paid Advertising:  TaxAct, Inc. gets fees from some third parties that provide
offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we
communicate their services to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you
may choose to enter into with these third parties.

Real People. Real Reviews.: All reviews are from verified TaxAct customers.
Reviews are managed by Bazaarvoice and comply with the Bazaarvoice Authenticity
Policy, which is supported by anti-fraud technology and human analysis.
Cumulative star rating is for all TaxAct products, and certain verified TaxAct
customer reviews are incentivized.

Refund Transfer: Refund Transfers are fee-based products offered by Republic
Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC.  A Refund Transfer Fee and all other
authorized amounts will be deducted from the taxpayer’s tax refund.

Refer-A-Friend: Offer valid through October 31, 2024. For each friend you refer
to TaxAct who did not prepare and file using us last year, you get a $20
Amazon.com Gift Card after they file their taxes using TaxAct’s 2023 Deluxe,
Premier or Self-Employed product. Even better, they get 20% off our federal tax
filing products by using the share link you provide! It’s not every day you get
to be somebody’s hero and make money doing it.

Amazon.com is not a sponsor of this promotion. Except as required by law,
Amazon.com Gift Cards ("GCs") cannot be transferred for value or redeemed for
cash. GCs may be used only for purchases of eligible goods at Amazon.com or
certain of its affiliated websites. For complete terms and conditions, see
www.amazon.com/gc-legal. GCs are issued by ACI Gift Cards, Inc., a Washington
corporation. All Amazon ®, TM & © are IP of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
No expiration date or service fees.

This offer is for TaxAct’s consumer federal, online 1040 returns and is subject
to specific terms and conditions. See terms and conditions for more information.
Offer is subject to change. The value of your gift card is dependent on the
offer available at the time you make the referral.

TaxAct E-File Concierge™ service provides phone calls and related support
regarding federal e-file status changes using the phone number provided in My
Account. Service is subject to availability and limited to federal e-filed tax
returns.

Most Popular: TaxAct Deluxe is our most popular product among our online
customers with more complex tax situations.

Over 94 Million Returns Filed: Based on e-filed federal returns through TaxAct
Consumer and TaxAct Professional software since 2000.



Refund Amounts Shown: Actual refund amounts vary based on your tax situation.
Number shown in illustrations are based on IRS published data stating that
average 2023 tax refunds were more than $2812. See IRS article for more
information.



Trademarks: All trademarks not owned by TaxAct, Inc. that appear on this website
are the property of their respective owners, who are not affiliated with,
connected to, or sponsored by or of TaxAct, Inc. TurboTax is a registered
trademark of Intuit, Inc. H&R Block is a registered trademark of HRB
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