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
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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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.
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Maximum Refund Guarantee
Get your biggest refund guaranteed with TaxAct on accepted federal e-filed returns.
$100K Accuracy Guarantee
Our accuracy guarantee is more than our word - it's backed by $100k. Because your peace of mind is priceless.
Money-Back Guarantee
TaxAct guarantees you are completely satisfied with your TaxAct software purchase.
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.
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 and state 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.
Start Free and File Free
File free with TaxAct's Online 2019 Free Edition. Find out more about free product. 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.
Edition Pricing
*Actual prices are determined at the time of payment, print or e-file and are subject to change without notice. Add sales tax for applicable orders. Offers may end at any time and promotional offers may not be combined.
Competitor Pricing Comparison
'Cost Less' comparison based on prices offered by TaxAct and TurboTax for comparable consumer online products effective on 3/12/2020.
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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.