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TaxAct 2017 Freelancer Edition

TaxAct 2017 Freelancer Edition

Online Tax Filing for Self-Employed, Freelancers & Contractors

Tax preparation software designed to give you the maximum tax benefit for business income, expenses and depreciation

$9994
1 free state*, additional available

Deduction Maximizer

Keep more of your self-employment income with a simple tool designed for freelancers and independent contractors. Take advantage of the deductions most commonly claimed by other filers like you. Learn More

Perfect for your unique situation

Easily report income, expenses, depreciation and more. Whether you're a small business owner, sole proprietor, or self-employed, TaxAct Freelancer has everything you need to file fast.

Multiple import options to save time

Transfer vital personal data from last year's tax return, including information required for IRS e-file. Plus, minimize errors by importing charitable donations, stocks, W-2s, and more!

All the free support you need

Never get stumped by a tax question. Search for the fastest answers in the Answer Center, or contact us for free tax & technical support when you need it.

Easily import & record your capital gains

Quickly import all of your stock data or use Stock Assistant's quick entry tools. You'll save time, minimize errors, and get a final summary of your investment income.

Reduce your audit risk with TaxAct Alerts

TaxAct inspects your return for errors and omissions that could increase your risk of an audit, and finds valuable tax-saving opportunities you may have missed.

Finds all your credits & deductions

Maximize your deductions and minimize your taxes with TaxAct Freelancer. All the forms & features you need are included so you get your guaranteed maximum refund.

Free Amended Tax Returns

Need to amend your IRS return? File Form 1040X at any time - no upsells or upgrades required.

Finish your state return in minutes

Your federal information automatically flows into your state tax forms so you can finish and file your state return in minutes!

Step-by-step guidance for maximum refund

Your return is guaranteed 100% accurate, and you'll get your maximum refund the fastest way possible with e-file.

Bookmarks

Navigate your return on your terms. Simply Bookmark a question to return to it at any time.

My Forms

Get a personalized view of the forms and schedules included in your return. Easily add copies of needed documents and view your in-progress forms.

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Windows Versions

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  • Firefox Firefox Latest Version
  • Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge
  • Chrome Chrome Latest Version
  • Firefox Firefox Latest Version
  • Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 11

After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. For the best experience and security of your data, you will need to update your system to Windows 8.1 or 10.

Subject to change upon IRS releasing final 2017 tax forms.

Included IRS Tax Forms:

1040
Individual Income Tax Return–Long Form
1040A
Individual Income Tax Return–Short Form
1040EZ
Individual Income Tax Return–Short Form
1040NR
U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return
1040NR-EZ
U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Nonresident Aliens with No Dependents
1040-SS
U.S. Self-Employment Tax Return
1040ES
Estimated Tax Payment Worksheet
1040V
Form 1040 Payment Voucher
1045
Application for Tentative Refund
1040X
Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
1095-A
Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
1095-B
Health Coverage
1095-C
Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage
1099-R
Distributions from Retirement Plans
1116
Foreign Tax Credit
1116-AMT
Foreign Tax Credit for AMT
1127
Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship
1310
Refund Due a Deceased Person
14039
Identity Theft Affidavit
2106
Employee Business Expenses
2120
Multiple Support Declaration
2210
Underpayment of Estimated Tax
2210AI
Annualized Income Installment Method
2210F
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and Fisherman
2439
Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains
2848
Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative
2441
Child & Dependent Care Expenses
2555
Foreign Earned Income
3115
Application for Change in Accounting Method
3468
Investment Credit
3800
General Business Credit
3903
Moving Expenses
4136
Credit for Tax Paid on Fuels
4137
Tax on Unreported Tip Income
4562
Depreciation and Amortization
4563
Exclusion of Income for Bona Fide Residents of American Samoa
4684
Casualties and Thefts
4797
Sales of Business Property
4835
Farm Rental Income and Expenses
4868
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File
4952
Investment Interest Expense Deduction
4972
Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
5074
Allocation of Individual Income Tax to Guam or the CNMI
5329
Add. Taxes on Qualified Retirement Plans
5405
Repayment of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit
5471
Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations
5695
Residential Energy Credits
5884
Work Opportunity Credit
6198
At-Risk Limitations
6251
Alternative Minimum Tax
6252
Installment Sale Income
6478
Alcohol and Cellulosic BioFuel Producer Credit
6765
Credit for Increasing Research Activities
6781
Gains & Losses from Sec. 1256 Contracts & Straddles
8283
Noncash Charitable Contributions
8332
Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent
8379
Injured Spouse Allocation
8396
Mortgage Interest Credit
8453
Tax Transmittal for E-File
8582
Passive Activity Loss Limitation
8582-CR
Passive Activity Credit Limitations
8586
Low-Income Housing Credit
8594
Asset Acquisition Statement
8606
Nondeductible IRAs
8609
Low-Income Housing Credit Allocation & Certification
8609-A
Annual Statement for Low-Income Housing Credit
8615
Tax for Certain Children Who Have Unearned Income
8621
Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund
8689
Allocation of Individual Income Tax to the U.S. Virgin Islands
8915A
Qualified 2016 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments
8915B
Qualified 2017 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments
8962
Premium Tax Credit
8965
Health Coverage Exemptions
W-7
Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
W-7 (COA)
Certificate of Accuracy for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
8801
Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax
8814
Parents' Election to Report Child's Interest and Dividends
8815
Exclusion of Interest from Series EE & I U.S. Savings Bonds Issued After 1989
8820
Orphan Drug Credit
8822
Change of Address
8824
Like-Kind Exchanges
8826
Disabled Access Credit
8828
Recapture of Federal Mortgage Subsidy
8829
Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
8833
Treaty-Based Return Position Disclosure Under Section 6114 or 7701(b)
8835
Renewable Electricity, Refined Coal, and Indian Coal Production Credit
8839
Qualified Adoption Expenses
8840
Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens
8843
Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical Condition
8844
Empowerment Zone & Renewal Community Employment Credit
8845
Indian Employment Credit
8846
Credit for Employer Social Security and Medicare Taxes Paid on Certain Employee Tips
8853
Archer MSAs and LTC Insurance Contracts
8862
Info. to Claim EIC After Disallowance
8863
Education Credits
8864
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit
8874
New Markets Credit
8878
Tax Deduction for E-file Extension E-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350
8879
Tax Declaration for E-file E-file Signature Authorization
8880
Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
8881
Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs
8882
Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services
8885
Health Coverage Tax Credit
8888
Allocation of Refund (Including Bond Purchases)
8889
Health Savings Accounts
8896
Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Production Credit
8900
Qualified Railroad Track Maintenance Credit
8903
Domestic Production Activities Deduction
8906
Distilled Spirits Credit
8908
Energy Efficient Home Credit
8910
Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
8911
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
8917
Tuition and Fees Deduction
8919
Uncollected Social Security and Medicare Tax on Wages
8923
Mine Rescue Team Training Credit
8931
Agricultural Chemicals Security Credit
8932
Credit for Employer Differential Wage Payments
8933
Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Credit
8936
Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit
8938
Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets
8941
Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums
8949
Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets
8958
Allocation of Tax Amounts Between Certain Individuals in Community Property States
8959
Additional Medicare Tax
8960
Net Investment Income Tax
9465
Installment Agreement Request
970
Application to Use LIFO Inventory Method
982
Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness (and Section 1082 Basis Adjustment)
FinCEN Form 114
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
W-4
Employee's Withholding Allowance

Included Tax Schedules:

A
Itemized Deductions
A (NR)
Itemized Deductions (Nonresident Alien)
B
Interest and Ordinary Dividends
C
Profit or Loss from Business
D
Capital Gains and Losses
E
Supplemental Income and Loss (Rent, Royalty, K-1, etc)
EIC
Earned Income Credit
F
Profit or Loss from Farming
H
Household Employment Taxes
J
Income Averaging for Farmers and Fisherman
NEC
Tax on Income Not Effectively Connected With a U.S. Trade or Business
OI
Other Information
R
Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
SE
Self-Employment Tax
1045-A
NOL
1045-B
NOL Carryover
5471-I
Summary of Shareholder's Income From Foreign Corporation
8812
Child Tax Credit
5471-J
Accumulated E&P of Controlled Foreign Corp.
5471-M
Transactions Between Controlled Foreign Corp.'s and Shareholders
5471-O
Organization, Reorganization, Acquisition and Disposition
8812
Child Tax Credit

Other Worksheets:

Bank Account Worksheet
1040NR Statements Worksheet
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Guarantees

$100k Accuracy Guarantee: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TaxAct calculation error, we'll pay you the difference in the refund or liability up to $100,000. This guarantee applies only to errors contained in our software; it doesn't apply to errors the customer makes. It also only applies to returns that are e-filed by taxpayers preparing their own tax returns using TaxAct's Consumer 1040 products (those located at http://www.taxact.com/taxes-online). Find out more about our $100k Accuracy Guarantee here.

Maximum Refund Guarantee: If an error in our software causes you to receive a smaller refund or larger tax liability than you receive using the same data with another tax preparation product, we will pay you the difference in the refund or liability up to $100,000 and refund the applicable software fees you paid us. This guarantee only applies to returns that are e-filed by taxpayers preparing their own tax returns using our Consumer 1040 products (those located at http://www.taxact.com/taxes-online).

Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied with any TaxAct product, you may stop using the product prior to printing and/or filing your return. We are unable to refund fees after you print or e-file your return.

Surprisingly Legal Deductions and Credits

*TaxAct is a DIY tax software that guides users in accurately preparing their taxes by reviewing over 350 credits and deductions. Examples of specific deductions and credits don't work for all folks or in all circumstances and by themselves don't constitute legal or tax advice. Your personal tax situation may vary.

Free Filing

The TaxAct Online 2019 Free Edition makes free federal available for simple returns only. Not everyone has a simple return. Find out if you have a simple return and more about what the 2019 Free Edition includes here.

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File free with TaxAct's Online 2019 Free Edition. Find out more about this product here. For all other products, you can start free and pay only when you file. This means you will not be charged if you decide to stop using any product prior to printing and e-filing.

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Other

Depiction of refund amounts are illustrative and not based on actual customers.

Quick Start Options

Quick start options include PDF import, prior year import, and W-2 photo capture. To import your prior year return, you must either have a PDF copy of a return available or have filed your return the previous year with TaxAct. To capture your W-2 with a camera with your phone, you must be able to download and install TaxAct's mobile app and grant it the necessary camera and image privileges. To ensure accuracy, we will ask you to review any information we're able to import (either through PDF import, prior year import, or W-2 photo capture) and review it for accuracy. These quick start options save time by not requiring you to enter some of your information manually.

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