TaxAct Costs Less: “50% less” claim based on comparison with TurboTax federal pricing for Premier consumer online product on 2/8/2021. “30% less" claim based on comparison with TurboTax federal pricing for Deluxe and Premier consumer online products on 2/8/2021. Other TaxAct consumer online products also cost less than comparable TurboTax products on same date. More general “File for less” claim based on comparison with TurboTax pricing for paid federal consumer online products on 2/8/2021.
$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 software; it doesn't apply to errors
the customer makes. It also only applies to returns that are e-filed by
taxpayers preparing their own tax returns using TaxAct's Consumer 1040 products
(those located at http://www.taxact.com/taxes-online). Find
out more about our $100k
Accuracy Guarantee.
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. This guarantee only applies to returns
that are e-filed by taxpayers preparing their own tax returns using our Consumer
1040 products (those located at http://www.taxact.com/taxes-online).
Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not 100%
satisfied with any TaxAct product, you may stop using the product prior to
printing and/or filing your return. We are unable to refund fees after you
print or e-file your return.
TaxAct Xpert Help: Available to certain
users of TaxAct's online, consumer 1040 product for an additional charge.
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. View full TaxAct Xpert Help 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 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.
My TaxPlan™: Your customized My TaxPlanTM 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 Transfer is a fee-based product 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: Further
details of services and requirements associated with Audit Defense provided by
Tax Protection Plus located here. 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: For
each friend you refer to TaxAct who did not file with us last year, you get a
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card after they complete their taxes using TaxAct’s 2020
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 subject to specific terms and
conditions. Click here 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.
Over 80 Million Returns Filed: Based on e-filed federal returns through
TaxAct Consumer and TaxAct Professional software since 2000.
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.
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