Basic
Perfect for simple federal filers.
$99.95
State Included
New! Expert filing by CPAs and tax experts.
Don’t feel like doing taxes this year? Then let our tax experts file for you. Whether your taxes are simple or more complex, you’ll get personalized attention from start to finish. No pain. All gain.
Start for FreePay only when you file.
How TaxAct Xpert Full Service works.
After you start your return with Xpert Full Service℠, you’ll securely upload your information. Once we’ve received it, you’ll be assigned a tax expert, who will ask you some questions to confirm your eligibility, and then get to work.
Sharing your documents is secure.
We know these are some of your most valuable documents, and we treat them that way. Your security is a top priority, now and always.
Let an expert take taxes off your hands.
Our team of tax experts do what they do best. They’ll prepare your return from start to finish, and you can reach out to them at any time.
Cross the finish line with confidence.
Before they file your return, our tax experts will review it with you and answer any questions.
Our experts are ready for you.
Our team of CPAs, EAs, and tax specialists is ready to file your taxes for you. They have many years of experience and are here to file for you. It’s an easy way for you to get extra peace of mind with minimal effort.
Get the full service you need at a competitive price.
Deluxe
For filers with loans and children.
$169.95
Premier
Works for filers with investments.
$249.95
Self Employed
File with personal & business income.
$279.95
Start for Free
Pay only when you file.
Frequently Asked Questions
For tax filers who want the peace-of-mind of having someone else file for them without paying the higher price traditionally associated with using an accountant, this is a great service. You hand over your necessary tax documents to a dedicated tax professional, and they’ll prepare and file your return from start to finish.
Yes, they do.
There are certain tax situations that we’re unable to serve this year with Xpert Full Service. We do not support the following situations:
Non-individual income tax reporting including:
Partnerships (1065), Corporations (1120 C or S), Estate/Fiduciary (1041) or Non-Profits (990)
Gift (709) or Estate (709) taxes
Payroll, sales, real or personal property tax filings
Note: Non-incorporated Single member LLCs reporting business income on Schedule C are permitted
2. Non-Resident or dual resident filing (1040NR)
3. Reporting foreign property sales (FBAR and 8938)
Note: If 8938 not required, we can prepare 1040 and instruct customer to prepare and file FBAR
4. Complex tax situations including:
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Cancellation of debt exclusions (Form 982)
Contracts & Straddles (Form 6781)
Application for Change in Accounting (Form 3115)
Married Filing Separate in any community property state (AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI)
Married Filing Jointly status on federal, Married Filing Separate on state
Calculation of Net Operating Loss (Form 1045) Note: Carryover of prior NOL permitted
Other highly complex tax situations in Xpert’s discretion and approved by Supervisor
5. Customers filing on behalf of other taxpayers, including:
Power of Attorney
Deceased Tax Payers
6. Tax returns for filers under age 18
7. Any tax forms not supported by Pro Tax, including local, municipal and school district tax forms.
8. Comprehensive tax planning and projections
Yes. If you're qualified for our Xpert Full Service offering this year, we can electronically file returns for you after we received your e-signatures.
Not for 2022. Our plan is to enable support in the future.
Our team of Tax Experts are Credentialed CPAs & EAs who come with years of experience. You can be confident in knowing they’re bringing their expertise to your tax filings.
You share some information about you and then schedule a call with a tax expert.
A tax expert will reach out to you to get a better understanding of your tax situation and needs, before working on your return.
When it’s time to file, your tax expert will arrange a meeting to review your taxes with you. Then they’ll efile the return for you.
Though providing all of your documents upfront would facilitate a timely turnaround, it’s not required. We understand tax documents are delivered at different times during the tax season, and your tax expert will work with you throughout the process.
Yes! Security is a top priority. You can rest assured that your documents and information are stored and protected on our servers.
Our tax experts take pride in their accuracy and stand by their numbers. Plus, every return filed by them is backed by our 100% Expert Accuracy Guarantee.
You can either call our number 800-959-8452 or email us at XpertFullService@taxact.com.
January 17, 2022 – April 18, 2022
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 6:00pm
April 19, 2022 – January 13, 2023
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (CLOSED Sat/Sun)
Exceptions
April 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2022 8:00am – 10:00pm
April 16 & April 17, 2022 9:00am – 8:00pm
April 18, 2022 8:00am – 2:00am
All times are in Central time zone
Support is closed on the observance of the following holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
*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.
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.
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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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