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Import last year's TaxAct Return for a head start
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Optimize your savings through hundreds of potential deductions & credits (1040)
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Save time by importing your W-2
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Get on demand help with TaxTutor Guidance
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Receive your guaranteed maximum refund
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Access unlimited tax & technical support
Email + Phone
Receive the best deal in tax with our Price Lock Guarantee
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Import last year's TaxAct Return for a head start
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Optimize your savings through hundreds of potential deductions & credits (1040)
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Easily report on stocks & other investments with time-saving tools & expert guidance (Schedule D)
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Maximize your itemized deductions (Schedule A)
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Answer easy questions to report rental property income (Schedule E)
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Easily import or enter your charitable donations with Donation Assistant
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Utilize step-by-step guidance to report business & farming income (Schedule C and F)
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Maximize your business deductions & depreciation
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Prepare, print and e-file your return with 100% accuracy guaranteed.
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Save time by importing your W-2
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Get on demand help with TaxTutor Guidance
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Receive your guaranteed maximum refund
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Access unlimited tax & technical support
Email + Phone
Receive the best deal in tax with our Price Lock Guarantee
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Import last year's TaxAct Return for a head start
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Optimize your savings through hundreds of potential deductions & credits (1040)
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Easily report on stocks & other investments with time-saving tools & expert guidance (Schedule D)
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Maximize your itemized deductions (Schedule A)
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Answer easy questions to report rental property income (Schedule E)
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Easily import or enter your charitable donations with Donation Assistant
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Utilize step-by-step guidance to report business & farming income (Schedule C and F)
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Maximize your business deductions & depreciation
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