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Desktop

Basic

Save time with import, get support when you need it.

$44.99

Includes 5 federal e-files.

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Deluxe

Homeowners, deductions, credits and adjustments.

$139.99

Includes 5 federal e-files
and 1 state return.

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Premier

Investments, rental property and foreign bank accounts.

$149.99

Includes 5 federal e-files
and 1 state return.

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Self-Employed

Freelancers, contractors and small business owners.

$164.99

Includes 5 federal e-files
and 1 state return.

Self-Employed Details

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4.4/5
32,688+ Reviews
Every year
"It’s a choir every year but TaxAct makes it easy and quick."
@Adrian5777 Mar 9, 2026
Every year
"It’s a choir every year but TaxAct makes it easy and quick."
@Adrian5777 Mar 9, 2026
Quick and easy!
"TaxAct’s Free File program is quick and easy, I’ve used it for 3 years and love that it imports my data from the prior year which makes the process go even faster."
@ShelbieeeG Mar 9, 2026
Services
"Excellent service. Step by step instructions. If you encounter a problem, you can ask in a text or call! I’ve used there services for more than 15 yrs. No problems."
@SunshineAngel Mar 9, 2026
Great features
"I have been using for a few years. It gives step by step instructions. Also, gives you helpful hint. I had to input new information and it gave step by step."
@uppy Mar 8, 2026
User friendly
"Super easy and easy to understand . Help is just a click away if needed"
@Gmoney122 Mar 8, 2026
Painless tax file
"I've been using TaxAct for a few years now. It's easy to use. Best use for me is the side by side comparison from the previous year so I can look for differences I might have missed. Overall haven't had issues."
@Sharon8 Mar 8, 2026
Repeat Customer
"I’ve been using TaxAct for many years now and haven’t had any problems or issues using it. It leads you through every aspect of your taxes for a complete filing."
@Nanaflower Mar 8, 2026
User friendly
"After breezing through the process so easily thanks to such a user friendly site I will definitely be filling with taxact from now on"
@Lisa lee Mar 7, 2026
Easy to use
"Been using for years, never a problem. User-friendly."
@Lizabeeh Mar 7, 2026
This was like easy an fast every year it help me
"It was easy an fast every year I’m using taxact love it"
@Jarod Mar 7, 2026
Tax act made taxes easy to do no complaints none!!
"Quick very effective and no complaints at all. Much better this year."
@Big Boss Mar 7, 2026
Fast and easy.
"I’ve been using taxact free for the past three years and every year it just keeps getting better to navigate."
@Reyes44 Mar 7, 2026
User-friendly
"Very easy Software to use. I have bee using Tax Act for the last 10 years"
@SAG 26 Mar 7, 2026
TaxAct Deluxe
"Easy navigation through program. Checked for alerts, etc."
@2025 Return Mar 7, 2026
Great for this Texan
"I only file federal taxes and do not have any deductions. So, it's great to have a simple and free solution like TaaxAct to do the "heavy" lifting."
@Eyebeam Mar 7, 2026
Easy to follow instructions
"I used this starting last week and enjoyed it it. Completed and sent in."
@Jim47 Mar 7, 2026
No fee for simple return and my refund came fast!
"We should never have to pay a fee. With TaxAct, there's no fee for simple returns. Refund came within a week of e-file."
@Marmalade Mar 7, 2026
Awesome features!
"I have had a good experience with my income tax preparation, and I appreciate the updated version of the tax act online. Thank you to everyone involved."
@ArnG Mar 7, 2026
2026taxes
"Very easy andfast.excellent and no hassle.i would use them."
@Justjeff Mar 7, 2026
Easy to use, GREAT price
"I have been using Tax Act for years and it has gotten better and easier every year. Makes a stressful time better."
@CindyLu Mar 7, 2026
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