The print process generates a Portable Document Format (PDF) file that can be viewed, printed, or saved. As all supported browsers now have PDF readers, Adobe Acrobat Reader is not required to print a PDF copy.

IMPORTANT: TaxAct fees must be paid before the return and individual forms can be printed or saved as a PDF (see the Fee Message section below).

Online

For the security of your personal information, a printed or digital copy of your TaxAct Online return is only available after you have signed into your account. You can then print or save a PDF of the return. TaxAct Support cannot mail, fax, or email a paper or electronic copy. For help with your username or password, go to the sign-in page.

Dashboard

1. From within your TaxAct return, go to Resources.
   • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
2. Click Print Center under My Return.
3. Enter the number of Federal Copies or State Copies needed.
   • To print select forms, schedules, or worksheets, click the Custom tab and make your selections.
4. Click Print.
5. Click the PDF link to open and print or save your return.

Classic

1. From within your TaxAct return, click Print Center down the left to expand, then click Return.
   • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
2. Enter the number of Federal Copies or State Copies needed.
3. To print select forms, schedules, or worksheets, click the Custom tab and make your selections.
4. Click Print.
5. Click the PDF link to open and print or save your return.

You can print your return from the filing section with the mail paper return option. Follow the instructions in the program.

Fee Message

1. Open the return and go through the steps of e-filing the return.
2. If the return has not been paid, you will need to pay for the return.
3. Continue through the steps until the unpaid fee is processed.
4. Repeat the same steps to print.
5. If the return has been paid and it cannot be printed, contact customer support to verify.
6. Once verified, repeat the steps to print.

Desktop

To print your return or individual forms, you must have the TaxAct program and return file on your computer. Then follow the steps below.

1. From within your TaxAct return, click Print on the toolbar, then click Return.
   • To print select forms, worksheets, or schedules, select items on the Custom tab.
2. Enter the number of copies, then click Print.
3. Click Select printer, if necessary, to change the printer.
4. Choose Settings, then click OK.
5. Click Print.

You can also print your return from the filing section with the mail paper return option by following the instructions in the program or by going to File > Print Form, Custom Print, or Print Return.

If you no longer have the return file, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to request a copy. TaxAct does not retain copies of returns that were prepared and e-filed with the TaxAct Desktop program.

Related Links

• Common Printing Difficulties - TaxAct Online
• IRS Topic No. 156 Copy or Transcript of Your Tax Return – How to Get One
• Access Current or Prior Year Return
• How to Mail a Paper Return (Paper File)
• Watermark - "Not for Filing"

If you are mailing your return to the IRS, you should print your return, schedules, and other attachments on standard 8x11 paper. Printing on another size and then cutting the paper may cause problems with processing your return.