TaxACT

I have been using Tax Act since 2015, with no problems whatsoever. I previously used another tax online program that ripped me off, but TAX ACT is legit. This morning I spoke with Jasmine and Julie re concerns I had, and Jasmine had the patience of a Saint, and Julie (tax expert that Jasmine asked if I didn't mind talking to) was outstanding. Don't fall for those other online tax frauds.I highly recommend TAX ACT.

I didn't believe I would really get the $20 for the referral, but I did literally within 24 hours! I added it straight to my Amazon account :) ty Tax Act, great software, easy to understand, started doing my own taxes & all my kids & alot of friends through Tax Act in 2020. Free federal only $4.95 for my state :) very reasonable prices

Every year I use TaxAct to file my free federal taxes. This year I filed having bought a house. The price was really good, the site easily navigable, and I was pleased with the service. Another online tax service charges double and had a glitch in their system for 2014 that cost customers money in their returns. My neighbors used the other well known service and had to call their call center. Three different call center agents gave them three different answers. TaxAct is be far, the best service in self prepared taxes I have yet to encounter.

Never again will I use Taxact to do my taxes again nor any other taxes on the internet for that matter

I've been using TaxAct for years and it's not only affordable ($25) including federal and state tax filing, but I was able to use it for my complex tax situation! Highly recommend

I've been using this site to file my tax returns for six years and it keeps getting easier and easier to use Granted my taxes are pretty simple to begin with, but with TaxAct, I am able to reliably file both my federal and state taxes in under 30 minutes for just $18. There are no hidden charges and the interface is super easy to use.

Among the features I really like:
- automatic importing of information from your previous return, which basically fills out 90% of the return for you
- system of automated checks, flags, and alerts to catch any possible errors
- comparison of this year's returns with previous year's returns
- ability to print or save your forms via PDF
- ability to immediately file forms and pay taxes electronically

One thing to watch out for -- TaxAct partners with third parties to offer certain services, such as paying your taxes via credit card. If you choose to use those services, there are usually steep transaction costs which are not disclosed by either TaxAct or the partner. I find this borderline unethical, but believe it to be more the responsibility of the third party.

Overall, I've been very happy with TaxAct and will continue to use them in the future. I've actually seen the interface and features get better every year, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient affordable online service to file their taxes.

I have used TaxAct products since 1999. A couple years ago, after my Windows PC died, I went to an Apple with Mac OS and had to do tax returns online. It was just as easy to navigate between windows and easy to understand along the way as the software products I had downloaded in previous years.
Help pages helped with passages from latest "J. K. Lasser" tax prep guide as well as well written passages from the IRS own tax prep guide. Importing previous tax returns was a simple process that quickly updated current forms.
Costs were just as reasonable as working on Desktop, about $20 for complete 1040+ state and e-file federal form(s) on a Windows Desktop and about $18 to complete federal 1040 + state AND e-file of 1040, all in a secure online account accessible by most updated browsers.
One feature I like is the program's testing of a completed tax return prior to printing/ e-file to ensure no "red flags" will cause the IRS to question accuracy of the forms submitted. Any "red" or "yellow" lights in the testing mode indicate the user needs to make the appropriate adjustments in easy reach back to the forms in doubt.
A subsidiary of Second Story Software, TaxAct.com is affiliated with the IRS "Free File" program which make e-filing federal 1040s a snap. All in all TaxAct.com has been a very good choice for our family and our small business tax returns.

Much health and happiness to you and yours.
L. Nowak
Boulder, Co.