For returns originally due April 2013

Free Federal Tax Return for Everyone!

For simple AND complex tax returns. 100% accuracy + maximum tax refund guaranteed.

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Free E-file - Get your refund the fastest way*

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Low-cost state return available

Walks through your taxes with 100% accuracy guarantee

Finds all deductions & credits for the largest possible refund

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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.

Tax Glossary

Get the definitions for nearly 300 tax terms, linked directly from the TaxACT interview process right when you need them.

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.

My Forms

My Forms provides a personalized view of the make-up for your return. Quickly add documents and view in-progress Forms.

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.

Add-ons & Tax Tools

Data Archive Service

Full, unlimited access to your return for 3 years from the filing deadline. Finish a return, print a copy, plan for next year and more. Available for purchase in TaxACT Online.

PayPower™

When filing with TaxACT, have your refunds direct deposited to a PayPowerTM Visa® Prepaid Card (debit card).

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TaxACT DocVault™

Securely organize and save
image 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 more

TaxACT Central™

Get on-the-go status of your e-filed returns and IRS refund, a tax return checklist and other time-saving tools.

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* 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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