TaxACT Online 2009 Free Edition

Prepare, print & e-file simple and complex IRS tax returns FREE! Get your maximum tax refund — guaranteed

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Includes Free E-file - Get your refund in as few as 8 days* | System Requirements

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No hassle of trying to get copies of the right paper forms—With TaxACT Online, it's all right here at your fingertips! Easily print your IRS-approved form onto plain paper using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or e-file for FREE!
No software to download! Get started on your free tax return right away—without the hassle of purchasing, downloading, or installing software.
Complete your return at your own pace—Your return is automatically saved as you go, so you can stop at any time without losing your work. Just log back in when you're ready to continue.
Get the maximum deductions legally possible—With TaxACT Online, you can rest assured you're benefiting from all the latest tax law changes and tax saving tips.
1040EZ won't cut it? No problem! TaxACT Online automatically determines which 1040 form you qualify for and calculates accordingly.

Packed with features to make your free tax return fast & easy:

Get your refund fast with FREE Efile—Receive a refund in about half the time as a paper filer, or even faster with Direct Deposit. Best of all, it's FREE with TaxACT!
New! College Student Financial Aid Worksheet—It's never been easier to complete the FAFSA. Prepare and print a handy worksheet with the tax information you'll need for the college financial aid you seek.
In-depth Form Instructions give guidance for every entry in the Tax QnA.
Alerts help you steer clear of problems—TaxACT meticulously inspects your return and alerts you to errors, omissions, and valuable tax-saving opportunities you may have missed.
Handy "Tax Refund" or "Amount Owed" display—The refund or amount owed is constantly visible on-screen, updating automatically so you know your moment-to-moment tax situation.
Electronic Refund Transfer Payment Option - This payment preference allows you to pay for the tax preparation & filing costs by having the amount deducted from your Federal or State tax refund, eliminating the necessity for a credit card.¹
Topic Search Feature - Have a question about where to enter any of your tax information? Just enter the keywords in the Topic Search Box and you'll be given a list of relative tax topics to guide you to the appropriate interview question.
Data Archive service - Preserve access to your 2009 tax return. In the world of computers, backing up your files is essential. But, let's face it, print outs, discs and saved files get lost. TaxACT's Data Archive Service safeguards your tax return and makes your 2009 tax data available over-the-Web for 3 years from the date of filing – 24/7, wherever you are. Avoid paying the IRS’ $39 replacement fee for a lost tax return. Online Deluxe and Free Edition users can purchase this beneficial service for the introductory price of $5.95 – $7.95 respectively during the primary tax season.
TaxACT® TaxPayer Support.^TM Doing your taxes is stressful – especially when you're stumped by a tax question. Many do-it-yourselfers need the guidance of a tax specialist to walk them through specific tax situations. Via e-mail, TaxACT TaxPayer Support provides Free Edition desktop and Online users access to a highly qualified panel of TaxACT experts at no additional cost.

The tax forms you need—right at your fingertips:

Includes the IRS forms & schedules you need, including 1040, 1040A, Schedule C and many more. And, you can be sure your forms and schedules are up-to-date, reflecting all the latest tax law changes. (For a complete listing, see the Forms, Schedules, and Worksheets Charts.)
Multiple occurrences of supporting forms? Piece of cake! Enter as many copies of a supporting form as necessary. If you changed jobs in the middle of the year and have two W-2 forms, TaxACT can handle it!

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* The IRS estimates a typical e-filed return with direct deposit will be deposited in 8-15 days.

¹ You will be required to agree to a contract between you and Republic Bank. Additional bank-processing service fees apply: Federal/State Return filed together is an additional $15.95, Federal return only is an additional $15.95. State Return only is an additional $15.95.