TaxACT 2012 Free Details | Other Previous Years' Software
For returns originally due April 2013
Free Federal Tax Return for Everyone!
For simple AND complex tax returns. 100% accuracy + maximum tax refund guaranteed.
Free E-file - Get your refund the fastest way*
Extensions filed free

The most complete free tax filing solution for everyone
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 $7.95 for the entire 2012 tax year.
Ensures 100% accuracy to reduce your audit risk
TaxACT Alerts inspect your return for errors, omissions, and tax-saving opportunities you may have missed. Prior Year Comparison finds possible errors from incorrect or overlooked entries compared to last year's data. Audit Assistant guides you through the process if you happen to be audited by the IRS.
TaxACT Bookmarks
Navigate your return on your terms. With TaxACT Bookmarks, simply mark & return to any question at any time.
New! My Forms
View and navigate to specific forms in your return quickly and easily.
Quick ConvertTM
Starting with TaxACT doesn't mean starting from scratch! Bring in info from last year's return - PDF import makes the process even faster.**
New! Dependent Assistant
Use our interactive Dependents Tax Assistant to help you determine whether someone can be claimed as a dependent on your return.
Stock Assistant
Enter stock data quickly and get a summary of your investment income.
Forms View
Forms View allows you to follow where information is being entered into the tax forms as you follow TaxACT's easy interview process.
FAFSA Assistance
The College Student Financial Aid Worksheet makes it easy to complete the FAFSA. Prepare and print a worksheet with needed tax info for the financial aid you seek.
Multiple refund options
Use e-file & direct deposit to get your refund the fastest way possible*. Purchase U.S. Savings Bonds in increments of $50. Or receive your refund on a prepaid Visa® (debit card).
Loan & Savings Calculators
Estimate payments and future values based on amounts, interest rates and time period. View and print your payment/savings schedule.
Automatic Update Wizard
Auto-installs the latest version of your software.
Tax Glossary
Get the definitions for nearly 300 tax terms, linked directly from the TaxACT interview process right when you need them.
Add-ons & Tax Tools
PayPower™
When filing with TaxACT, have your refunds direct deposited to a PayPowerTM Visa® Prepaid Card (debit card).Learn more
TaxACT DocVault™
Securely organize and saveimage files of your tax documents, receipts and donations from your phone and on the web.
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Tax Audit Defense™
Get year-round audit protection for your tax return. If audited, receive full-service professional representation. Available for purchase before filing your return in TaxACT. Learn moreTaxACT Central™
Get on-the-go status of your e-filed returns and IRS refund, a tax return checklist and other time-saving tools.Download now
LegalACT™ Will
Ensure your final wishes are fulfilled. Create a LegalACTlast will and testament quickly and easily.
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1 Add $5.95 for Free Edition on CD-ROM to cover shipping & handling.
* For the fastest refund, e-file and choose direct deposit. Refund time varies based on IRS processing time and financial institution.
** TaxACT can import tax data from PDF files prepared by the following software solutions: TurboTax®, H&R Block At Home®.
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