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TaxAct Costs Less: “File for less” and percentage savings claims based on comparison with TurboTax federal pricing for paid consumer online 1040 filing products on 03/01/2022.

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. Find out more about our Maximum Refund Guarantee.

$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 consumer prepared tax return software; it doesn't apply to errors the customer makes.  Find out more about our $100k Accuracy Guarantee.

Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied with any TaxAct product, you may stop using the product prior to printing or filing your return. We are unable to refund fees after you print or e-file your return.

TaxAct Xpert Assist: TaxAct Xpert Assist is available as an added service to certain users of TaxAct’s online, consumer prepared 1040 product. Unlimited access to refers to an unlimited quantity of Xpert Assist contacts available to each customer. Service hours limited to designated scheduling times and by expert availability. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as part of this service. Return review is broad, does not extend to source documents and not intended to be comprehensive; expert is available to address specific questions raised by the customer. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms and Conditions. Offer for Free TaxAct® Xpert Assist may expire at any time without notice.

TaxAct Xpert Full Service: Xpert Full Service℠ subject to availability restrictions at TaxAct’s sole discretion. Provided service is complete with filing of prepared federal 1040 return and any necessary amendments or extensions, and does not include access to other TaxAct products or features or returns with local or foreign filings or certain complex tax situations. View full Xpert Full Service Terms and Conditions for further details.

TaxAct 100% Expert Accuracy Guarantee: 100% Expert Accuracy Guarantee covers penalties and interest resulting from TaxAct Expert error. Any actual difference between tax liability and amounts previously paid remains the taxpayer’s responsibility. Other TaxAct guarantees do not apply to Xpert Full Service. See Xpert Full Service Terms and Conditions.

Start Free and File Free: The TaxAct Online Free Edition makes free federal filing available for simple returns only. Not everyone has a simple return. Find out if you have a simple return and more about what this year’s Free Edition includes.  For all other online 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 or 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.

Deduction Maximizer: TaxAct's Deduction Maximizer guides you step by step through the process of completing your return in a way that helps you uncover additional tax advantages and helps you maximize your deductions by checking dozens of additional deductions we know from experience folks don't think to look for. Each deduction you claim may reduce the amount of tax you owe, resulting in a lower IRS bill overall.

All-Inclusive: All-inclusive is a collection of select products and services that may be used to enhance your DIY 1040 tax preparation and filing experience. The offer does not include additional state(s) returns or TaxAct Full Service℠ where a tax professional prepares a return on your behalf. TaxAct® Xpert Assist Offer for free TaxAct Xpert Assist™ may expire at any time without notice. TaxAct Xpert Assist™ available as an added service . If you choose to pay for your bundle using Refund Transfer, then the Refund Transfer is no additional cost to you and will be included in the bundle price. 50% savings based on a la carte pricing. Final price, including added sales taxes, is determined at the time of filing and subject to change without notice.

My TaxPlan™: Your customized My TaxPlan features potential refund-growing opportunities and easy-to-follow instructions based on information you provide for your current tax return. Refund boost claimed in advertising calculated using recent IRS statistics and trade press regarding contributions to retirement accounts. We will highlight other potential savings, too, so your refund boost could be bigger.

Refund Transfer: Refund Transfers are fee- based products offered by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC.  A Refund Transfer Fee and all other authorized amounts will be deducted from the taxpayer’s tax refund.

Audit Defense: See Audit Defense provided by Tax Protection Plus for further details of services and requirements. May not apply to certain forms and credits. Certain customers may not qualify for services based on past tax audit history, residency, or other factors. Audit Defense is not insurance. Audit Defense is subject to terms and conditions located on Tax Protection Plus's website.

Refer-A-Friend: Offer valid through October 15, 2022. For each friend you refer to TaxAct who did not prepare and file using us last year, you get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card after they file their taxes using TaxAct’s 2021 Deluxe, Premier or Self-Employed product. Even better, they get 20% off our federal tax filing products by using the share link you provide! It’s not every day you get to be somebody’s hero and make money doing it.

Amazon.com is not a sponsor of this promotion. Except as required by law, Amazon.com Gift Cards ("GCs") cannot be transferred for value or redeemed for cash. GCs may be used only for purchases of eligible goods at Amazon.com or certain of its affiliated websites. For complete terms and conditions, see www.amazon.com/gc-legal. GCs are issued by ACI Gift Cards, Inc., a Washington corporation. All Amazon ®, TM & © are IP of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. No expiration date or service fees.

This offer is for TaxAct’s consumer prepared, federal, online 1040 returns and is subject to specific terms and conditions. See terms and conditions for more information. Offer is subject to change. The value of your gift card is dependent on the offer available at the time you make the referral.

Paid Advertising:  TaxAct, Inc. gets fees from some third parties that provide offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate their services to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with these third parties.

Over 85 Million Returns Filed: Based on e-filed federal returns through TaxAct Consumer and TaxAct Professional software since 2000.

Return Import: TaxAct can import the data you filed last year with us or your return from PDF files of 1040 returns prepared by many but not all tax prep software solutions.

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.

Most Popular: TaxAct Deluxe is our most popular product among our online customers with more complex tax situations.

Refund Amounts Shown: Actual refund amounts vary based on your tax situation. Number shown in illustrations are based on IRS published data stating that average 2021 tax refunds were more than $2800. See IRS article for more information.

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