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Gather your friends, tackle your to-dos and knock out your taxes in a stress-free night

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File for $49 flat with code adminnight2026

Includes unlimited states. Available through April 8. See full terms below*.

Taxes aren't fun, but doing them alone at midnight in a panic is even worse. National Admin Night is your excuse to gather your people, open a bottle of something good, and finally knock out the thing you've been putting off since January.

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Keep track of everyone’s progress

Track who's done, who's close, and who still can't find their W-2.

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Launch Progress Tracker
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Set Your Vibe

The official Admin Night soundtrack. Good enough to make filing taxes feel like a vibe.

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National Admin Night
National Admin Night

Let’s get them over with...together!

Just start filing and we’ll guide you step-by-step to your maximum refund*.

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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.

*$49 offer applies to customers who start a new online consumer prepared tax year 2025 federal and state 1040 return and file by 1:59 a.m. CDT on 04/9/2026. Includes federal plus unlimited state returns. Fees apply for ancillary products and services. Discount may not be combined with other offers or bundles. Add sales tax for applicable orders.