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Release Dates of TaxAct Editions
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To reflect all of the changes to the IRS's ever-changing tax code, all TaxAct software packages are updated on a regular basis. We release TaxAct federal programs in Early Release and Final versions. 

As a TaxAct customer, you can download the latest versions of your TaxAct software from within your account.

Use the table below to see the release dates for your preferred TaxAct software.

TaxAct software packageEarly Release versionFinal version
Professional Editions:
  • 1040
  • 1041
  • 1065
  • 1120
  • 1120-S
  • 990
October (current tax year)January (subsequent tax year)
Federal Online 1040:
  • Free
  • Deluxe
  • Premier
  • Self-Employed
December (current tax year)January (subsequent tax year)
Federal Desktop 1040:
  • Basic
  • Deluxe
  • Premier
  • Self-Employed
December (current tax year)January (subsequent tax year)
Business:
  • 1065
  • 1120
  • 1120-S
  • 990
December (current tax year)January (subsequent tax year)
Business: Sole Proprietor
January (subsequent tax year)
Estates and Trusts: 1041December (current tax year)January (subsequent tax year)
TaxAct State Programs:
  • 1040
  • 1041
  • 1065
  • 1120
  • 1120-S

January-February (subsequent tax year)

Consult TaxAct State Editions Program Release Dates for a state-by-state list of release dates.

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