The TaxAct Professional Editions install so they integrate into the same program file (.exe). This means that if you have installed multiple federal editions (1040, 1065, 1120, etc.), all editions will run from the same program. TaxAct integrates editions so you can manage all return types from the Client Manager.

After installing the federal edition for a return type, to create a new return:

1. Click File in the upper menu bar, then click Add Client Return.
2. You might receive a prompt to review master forms or to save the current form, click whatever works best for you.
3. In the Add Client window, click the Add New 1040 Client dropdown, then click the type of return you want to create.
4. Click OK, then fill out the required client information, and click Create Client.

This will create a new return of the selected type (1040, 1065, 1120, etc.) in the program.