Tax filing that moves with you.
Take your tax return on the go. Snap a pic of your docs, see your progress at a glance, and add expert help when you need it.
File with flexibility. Anytime. Now on Google Play.
Scan the QR code to download the app, track your refund, and stay organized.
Built for filing on the go.
Smart features that help you stay organized and keep moving.
Stay on top of your tax filing.
See exactly where you stand with easy-to-read progress dashboards. Track what’s done, what’s left, and how close you are to being finished. No surprises, just clarity.
Easy doc import.
Skip the manual entry. Take a photo, pick an image from your gallery, or upload a file from your phone. We’ll securely import the details, so you don’t have to.
We guide you to your max refund — step-by-step.
Our guided experience walks you through each part of your return with simple explanations and smart prompts, so you can file with confidence.
Stay on top of your tax filing.
See exactly where you stand with easy-to-read progress dashboards. Track what’s done, what’s left, and how close you are to being finished. No surprises, just clarity.
Easy doc import.
Skip the manual entry. Take a photo, pick an image from your gallery, or upload a file from your phone. We’ll securely import the details, so you don’t have to.
We guide you to your max refund — step-by-step.
Our guided experience walks you through each part of your return with simple explanations and smart prompts, so you can file with confidence.
Your info stays secure — even on mobile.
Everything you upload in the app is encrypted and securely stored on our systems, so your uploaded tax documents and sensitive information stay protected, even if your device is lost or accessed by someone else.
Convenient, flexible filing — made for mobile.
Take control of your filing experience, right from your phone.
Tap into expert help without leaving the app.
Whether you prefer call or chat, expert guidance is available directly in your mobile filing experience.
Connect with a real tax expert directly in the app
Clear explanations for your tax questions
Max refund guaranteed*
Solutions for all kinds of filers.
Everyone’s tax situation is unique, so we give you options that fit your needs.
Free
Free Federal
~44% of TaxAct filers qualified last year based on income & deductions. See if you qualify.
Deluxe
Home & Family
For taxes that get more complex – like childcare and property.
Everything in Free plus:
-39% vs TurboTax Federal Premier
Investments
Good for those who earned income from investment assets.
Everything in Deluxe plus:
-50% vs TurboTax Federal Self-Employed
Entrepreneur
For business owners, freelancers, side hustlers, and gig workers.
Everything in Premier plus:
-24% vs TurboTax Federal Or file your business taxes on-the-go.
Convenience built in — for filing that never slows you down.
Partnerships
File Form 1065 as a business with two or more partners.
S-Corporations
File Form 1120-S to pass income through to shareholders.
Sole Proprietor
File Schedule C/F with Form 1040 as a self-employed individual.
C-Corporations
For the most common type of corporations.
Best DIY tax program for contractors
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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