
Desktop
Self-Employed Tax Filing — Download for PC.
Designed for freelancers and side hustlers. Find write-offs and file with confidence, step by step.
Everything in Premier plus:
Contract, freelance, rideshare
Owner / sole proprietor
$159.99
Includes 5 federal e-files.
and 1 state return.
Download for PC only
Desktop System Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Disk Space: 2 GB per tax year
Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher
Internet: High-speed connection (DSL or Cable/Broadband)
Minimum Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Disk Space: 600 MB per tax year
Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher
Internet: High-speed connection (DSL or Cable/Broadband)
Recommended Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Disk Space: 2 GB per tax year
Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher
Internet: High-speed connection (DSL or Cable/Broadband)
Minimum Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Disk Space: 600 MB per tax year
Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher
Internet: High-speed connection (DSL or Cable/Broadband)

Made for how you earn.
Freelance gigs, client invoices, or tips -- Self Employed can keep up with the way you work and however you earn.

Go ahead, write it off.
TaxAct’s smart tools help you spot deductions for things like supplies, mileage, and marketing.

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Tap into expert-backed support, so you can file with confidence every step of the way.
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