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Get the Maximum IRS Refund Possible
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TaxACT Free Edition free tax preparation software and Deluxe include a maximum refund pledge for accepted Federal E-filed returns Yes Yes Yes
Boost your tax savings with TaxACT Deduction, Credit, and Income Examiners Yes Yes Yes
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Free IRS E-file for a Fast Refund
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Get your refund the fastest way possible with free federal efile and direct deposit Yes Yes Yes
Receive official confirmation that the IRS received your return Yes Yes Yes
Deposit your refund into multiple accounts Yes Yes Yes
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Quick ConvertTM brings in info from last year's return
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Starting with TaxACT doesn't mean starting from scratch! Get a boost by bringing in info from last year's return, no matter how you filed. Yes Yes Yes
Import key data from last year's PDF return prepared with other software* Yes Yes Yes
Save time & reduce the chance of errors Yes Yes Yes
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Fast & Easy to Prepare and E-file Your Taxes
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Navigate your return on your terms. With TaxACT Bookmarks, simply mark & return to any question at any time. Yes Yes Yes
Simple interview questions take you step-by-step through the tax preparation process Yes Yes Yes
Walk-Through Videos help transition you through each step of your TaxACT return Yes Yes Yes
TaxACT Life Events guide you through common life changes & explain their impact on your taxes**
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Handles Simple & Complex IRS Returns
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Supports 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ Income Tax Returns Yes Yes Yes
Report business income and expenses on Schedule C, and much more - view supported forms & schedules Yes Yes Yes
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100% Accuracy Guaranteed
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We'll pay the penalty & interest if you're assessed a penalty due to a calculation error in TaxACT Yes Yes Yes
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Unlimited Free Tax Help & Support
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Stumped by a tax question, need help with TaxACT, or looking for a specific part of your return? TaxACT's Answer Center gives you personalized, free help – whenever you need it. Type in your question for the fastest answers or e-mail our tax specialists. Yes Yes Yes
Get free tax help via e-mail from our highly qualified tax specialists, or receive help via phone for a one-time fee of $7.95 for the entire 2012 tax year. Yes    
Get free tax help via e-mail or phone (upon product payment) from our highly qualified tax specialists for the entire 2012 tax year.   Yes Yes
Find instant answers using our extensive Help Topics and Videos Yes Yes Yes
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Loan and Savings Calculators
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Calculate loan payments or the future value of savings deposits Yes Yes Yes
Print amortization & accumulation schedules Yes Yes Yes
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Save Time & Reduce Errors with Deluxe Import
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TaxACT Deluxe Import will auto-populate key information from your prior year return   Yes Yes
Import capital gains transactions from GainsKeeper   Yes Yes
W-2 importation available from select payroll providers   Yes Yes
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Money-Back Guarantee
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If you are not completely satisfied, simply return the product for a full refund within 30 days of receipt and you will receive your money back (excluding shipping). No questions asked!   Yes Yes
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Accurately Tracks & Values Your Non-Cash Donations
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TaxACT Donation Assistant® tracks & provides certified valuations for more than 1,200 commonly donated items in accordance with IRS guidelines   Yes Yes
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Expert Tax Help and Guidance On Demand
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TaxACT TaxTutor Guidance explains complex tax laws, pitfalls to avoid, recent tax law changes, tax filing tips and year-end tax strategies   Yes Yes
Life Event Tips will remind you of steps you should take or alert you to important information related to your life changes. Select the events that occurred during 2012 to view tips as you complete your return.   Yes Yes
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Powerful Tax Calculators & Reports
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TaxACT's Joint vs. Separate Report analyzes your joint return & tells you if filing separate would mean bigger tax savings   Yes Yes
View the status of your depreciation, disposal, and capital gains   Yes Yes
Compare the highlights of your tax return with the average U.S. citizen's with TaxACT's National Averages Report   Yes Yes
TaxACT TaxWatch helps customize a plan for you to help lower next year's tax burden   Yes Yes
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Prepare and Print Unlimited Federal Returns
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Free tax preparation & printing for parents, children, and more at no additional cost   Yes Yes
Includes one free efiled return - up to four additional federal returns may be efiled for $7.95 each. Per IRS regulations, you are limited to five returns filed electronically   Yes Yes
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Save Money — Includes State Return (a $14.95 value)
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Automatically transfer information from your Federal to your State return - you're almost finished before you start     Yes
Receive your State refund the fastest way possible with efile - only $7.95. State e-filing fees do not apply to New York state returns.     Yes
Your state return is guaranteed accurate, utilizing all the latest forms & tax law changes     Yes

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* TaxACT can import tax data from PDF files prepared by the following software solutions: TurboTax®, H&R Block At Home®.

** TaxACT Free Edition users are given access to one Life Event of their choice. Deluxe and Ultimate users are able to access all Life Events topics.

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