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SmartFile answers all your tax filing questions
Explaining forms
“What is a 1099-G?”
Demystifying complexity
“I contributed $7,000 to an IRA but later realized my contribution was ineligible. What do I do?”
Help with what to do next
“Where do I add how much I paid to ship the item and my advertising and eBay fees?”
SmartFile never trains on your data.
Your privacy is important to us. While SmartFile can use your documents to help you through your tax return, we never use your personal data to train SmartFile.
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When you start a return, the SmartFile toggle in the header will turn on. To hide and re-open SmartFile just look for the sparkle icon on the bottom right.
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Your information matters. We use trusted safeguards—online and offline—to keep your data secure.
Identity authentication
To keep your data secure, we offer multi-factor authentication and passkeys that verify your identity.
Set Security Rules
Choose how you want to protect your data. Tailor how you authenticate your identity, update your security questions, and more.
SSN Notifications
Get real-time alerts if your Social Security Number is detected in suspicious activity, helping alert pre-existing identity theft.

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