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File your taxes online by Oct. 15.

Whether you filed with another provider or not at all, you can file confidently with us today to stop penalties and get every dollar you deserve.

However you file, we’ll get it done right.

From hands-on to hands-off, choose the level of support that fits you best.

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Doing it yourself doesn’t mean doing it alone — get step-by-step guidance, guaranteed accuracy, and all the tools to file confidently.

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Everything you need to file on your own.

  • • Step-by-step guidance from start to file

  • • Covers simple to complex taxes

  • • Free Option Available. See if you qualify.

  • • 100% accuracy guaranteed*

  • • Maximum refund guaranteed

  • • +$54.00 Per State

DIY with Expert Help

Do it yourself, with unlimited expert help when you want it — extra support for the moments when you want to talk it out.

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DIY filing with help whenever you need it.

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  • • Support for most consumer tax forms

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Let us do your taxes

Send us your forms and answer a few questions — our credentialed tax experts will prepare and e-file your tax return for you.

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A tax expert handles it from start to file.

  • • Your taxes, done for you — just upload your docs and we’ll take it from there

  • • Work with 100% U.S.-based, credentialed tax experts

  • • Covers most consumer tax forms

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Gain confidence for less effort, time, and money.

With Unlimited Access, you can talk one-on-one with a credentialed tax expert to ask any questions you might have before you file.

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Contact us at any step during your return and as often as you like for guidance. Your questions will be answered quickly and accurately.

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Accuracy Guaranteed—or we pay you

Our software is 100% accurate—if we're wrong, we'll refund you & pay up to $100K.

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Our tax pros are 100% credentialed. That's tax filing, leveled up.

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"My 4th year with TaxAct. Agents Very Knowledgeable & Professional."
@Drys Aug 27, 2025
Top Rated
"My 4th year with TaxAct. Agents Very Knowledgeable & Professional."
@Drys Aug 27, 2025
Great Tax Tool
"This is a good tax program. Easy to use and understandable. Made filing my taxes very easy."
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Easy to use.
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@Annia May 28, 2025
Made filing taxes easy
"I had a few different things come up last year and Tax act was able to fill out the appropriate forms and guided me through the entire process. Took a lot of stress off me and I got back a good refund. Thanks."
@David B May 25, 2025
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"I needed to include an form that I had not used before and the lady that help me was real knowledge and help me through the form."
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Consistent results
"I’ve used TaxAct for years and I have never been disappointed. Their process and attention to detail is very reassuring."
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Great Tax Assistance
"I was able to complete my taxes quick and easy. Also, if I made a mistake I was able to go back and correct it, and return to the same entry I was up to without a hassle."
@Betlev23 May 15, 2025
Been using Tax Act for years!
"Love the easy of using this software. But this year the cost went up substantially. In years past, I’d receive an email allowing me to lock in a great price. It didn’t happen this year. Very disappointing."
@Vivacious Vickie May 15, 2025
I've always had great service with Taxacts
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"Easy to use and follow against other companies. I get to determine my own pace while there is no real uncertainty. Thank you!"
@Cel34 May 14, 2025
Very Good!
"Agent's were efficient to guide me through the process."
@me00 May 13, 2025
Easy to fill out, step by step, accurate options.
"First time filling as single in over 28 years. Husband always did filing. I was very skeptical, but very pleased with results. Received my rebursment in 19 days after filing. Thank you"
@Anna99 May 13, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

You can file for free yourself with TaxAct's Free Edition if you meet the qualifications below, including filing using IRS Form 1040 only without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.

Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):

  • W-2 income, Unemployment income, Retirement income

  • Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit

  • Dependents

  • Current Students

  • Student loan interest

Situations not covered:

  • Investment income: Stock, interest, dividends, crypto, or capital gains/losses

  • Sale of home, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, or rental property income

  • Royalty, trusts, and foreign accounts

  • Business and farm income

  • Itemized deductions

  • Adoption credits and child and dependent care

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Freelance, contractor, side hustle, or self-employed income and expenses

About 44% of users qualify. If you don’t qualify for a basic federal tax return, we have other to help you easily file taxes online with TaxAct.