Whether you are using the online or download version of TaxAct, there are a few different ways that you can pay for your product or e-filing fees. We have listed the different options available for each product/service below.
TaxAct Desktop Programs (Download Format)
Acceptable payment method
Credit Card/Debit Card
MasterCard
Visa
Discover
American Express
TaxAct Online Programs (Over the Web)
Acceptable payment methods
Credit Card/Debit Card
MasterCard
Visa
Discover
American Express
Deducted from Federal or State Refund (if eligible)
Must choose to receive a direct deposit of refund
Must have an expected refund of at least $100
Electronic Filing is also available in each of our TaxAct individual income tax products. There are a few different methods available for paying for the use of electronic filing.
Electronic Filing
Acceptable payment methods
Credit Card/Debit Card
MasterCard
Visa
Discover
American Express
Deducted from Federal or State Refund (if eligible)
Must choose to receive a direct deposit of refund
Must have an expected refund of at least $100
If your electronically filed return is rejected by the IRS or state and you choose to resubmit the return electronically, you may be asked for payment information again. You will need to re-enter the payment information; however you will NOT be charged to resubmit your return UNLESS the return is rejected because of the primary taxpayer's Social Security Number (SSN) being incorrect (or EIN if it is a business return). If you were charged again because of an incorrect SSN, you may give us a call at 319.373.3600 to receive the appropriate refund. You can locate TaxAct business hours here.
Please note: If you selected to pay your TaxAct fees by having them deducted from your refund, this will only happen once the return is accepted, therefore a refund would not be necessary.