TaxAct
Online U.S. tax filing with DIY tiers and optional expert help.
TaxAct is an online tax-preparation service for filing U.S. federal and state returns. It offers guided do-it-yourself filing for common personal tax situations, plus paid options for investments, self-employment, business returns, and live help from credentialed tax professionals.
Why it stands out
- Combines DIY filing, expert-assisted filing, and full-service filing under one product line.
- Tiers are clearly mapped to tax situations such as HSA, investments, rental income, and self-employment.
- Offers credentialed tax expert access as an add-on rather than forcing users into full-service preparation.
- Includes stated refund and accuracy guarantees, including reimbursement terms if the software is at fault.
- Supports both individual and business tax filing, not only consumer 1040 returns.
Good to know
- The free option is limited to eligible standard federal returns; TaxAct states that only certain taxpayers qualify.
- State filing costs are listed separately from federal prices.
- More complex tax situations require paid tiers, and expert help or full-service filing adds cost.
- The service is for U.S. tax filing, so it is not relevant for non-U.S. tax systems.
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U.S. taxpayers who want guided self-filing with the option to ask a credentialed tax expert. File a simple W-2, unemployment, student, or child-tax-credit return if it qualifies for the free federal tier. Handle more involved household taxes such as home ownership, dependent care, or HSA reporting. Prepare returns involving stocks, crypto, a home sale, rental income, freelance work, or gig income. Choose between doing the return yourself, adding expert sessions, or having a tax pro file for you.
Guided online federal and state tax filing; Free, Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed tiers; mobile-friendly filing with document photo capture; optional unlimited expert sessions; full-service filing by U.S.-based credentialed tax experts; personal and business tax options; refund and accuracy guarantees.
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