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*Xpert Assist Xpress Connect is available as an added service to users of TaxAct’s online consumer 1040 products. Service includes a one-time 20-minute call and/or chat with a tax expert. Additional fees apply. Service hours limited to designated scheduling times and by tax expert availability. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as part of this Service. Any quick review of customer return is broad, does not extend to source documents, and is not intended to be comprehensive. Service is available on a single tax return basis. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms.
Xpert Assist Unlimited Access is available as an added service to users of TaxAct’s online consumer 1040 products. Additional fees apply. Unlimited access refers to an unlimited quantity of tax expert contacts available to each customer. Service hours limited to designated scheduling times and by tax expert availability. Some tax topics or situations may not be included as part of this service. Review of customer return is broad, does not extend to source documents, and is not intended to be comprehensive. Service is available on a single tax return basis. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms.
Xpert Assist Premium Xpert Review is available as an added service to users of TaxAct’s online consumer 1040 products and SMB 1120-S and 1065 products. Additional fees apply. Payment for service is required prior to the tax expert filing your completed return. Customer is responsible for providing all necessary source documents to TaxAct in a timely manner. Tax expert will not review return and source documents until all applicable forms are completed by customer. Xpert Review includes an optional review call with tax expert and concludes upon tax expert signing and filing your return and any necessary amendments or extensions. Service availability may not include certain complex tax situations and is subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change without notice and may impact your final price, which is determined at the time of print or electronic filing. Service is available on a single tax return basis. View full Xpert Assist Terms.
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