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Prior year import included
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$0 Federal + $0 State
Optional prior year import $10
Optional prior year import $10
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for self-employed, freelancers and contractors
$47
State Additional $38
Prior year import included
Prior year import included
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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.
Available
Save time by importing your W-2
Available
Get on demand help with TaxTutor Guidance
Available
Receive your guaranteed maximum refund
Available
Access unlimited tax & technical support
Email + Phone
Your low price locked in with our Price Lock Guarantee, even if you don't file until later
Available
Personalized financial assessment that identifies financial planning & tax saving opportunities
Available
Import last year's TaxAct Return for a head start
Available
Optimize your savings through hundreds of potential deductions & credits (1040)
Available
Easily report on stocks & other investments with time-saving tools & expert guidance (Schedule D)
Available
Maximize your itemized deductions (Schedule A)
Available
Answer easy questions to report rental property income (Schedule E)
Available
Easily import or enter your charitable donations with Donation Assistant
Available
Utilize step-by-step guidance to report business & farming income (Schedule C and F)
Unavailable
Maximize your business deductions & depreciation
Unavailable
Prepare, print and e-file your return with 100% accuracy guaranteed.
Available
Save time by importing your W-2
Available
Get on demand help with TaxTutor Guidance
Available
Receive your guaranteed maximum refund
Available
Access unlimited tax & technical support
Email + Phone
Your low price locked in with our Price Lock Guarantee, even if you don't file until later
Available
Personalized financial assessment that identifies financial planning & tax saving opportunities
Available
Import last year's TaxAct Return for a head start
Available
Optimize your savings through hundreds of potential deductions & credits (1040)
Available
Easily report on stocks & other investments with time-saving tools & expert guidance (Schedule D)
Available
Maximize your itemized deductions (Schedule A)
Available
Answer easy questions to report rental property income (Schedule E)
Available
Easily import or enter your charitable donations with Donation Assistant
Available
Utilize step-by-step guidance to report business & farming income (Schedule C and F)
Available
Maximize your business deductions & depreciation
Available
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| TaxAct® | H&R Block® | TurboTax® | |
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| Simple Federal + State Returns (1040EZ/A) | $0 | $29.99 | $29.99 |
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Upgrade Required | Upgrade Required | |
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Upgrade Required | Upgrade Required | |
| Investments | $37 | $54.99 | $79.99 |
| Self-Employed & Business Forms | $47 | $79.99 | $114.99 |
| Complex State Returns | $38 each | $39.99 each | $39.99 each |
| Price Lock Guarantee | Not Available | Not Available |
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