TaxACT Free Edition Download Conclusion

TaxACT's Free Download Edition is the company's most basic offering. With it, you still receive several of the company's essential features, but there are several notable ones that are not included or cost extra. The Free Edition allows you to enter one Life Event (such as having a baby), but requires you to upgrade if you need to report more than one event. The download version of the software, as opposed to the online version, lets you e-file up to five federal returns. You also can receive free tax advice via email from TaxACT's tax professionals, but the ability to speak to a tax professional over the phone requires an upgrade. You also need to keep in mind whether you need to file a state return when comparing tax products. Even though this product is classified as a "Free Edition," it actually costs you $14.95 to file a state return.

TaxACT Free Download Edition offers TaxACT’s intuitive and user-friendly interface, which provides step-by-step guidance through even the most complex tax returns. As with their other products, TaxACT offers a 100% Accuracy Guarantee & Money-Back Guarantee. As is the case with all downloadable products, you can use this product only on the one computer it is downloaded on. Make sure the computer you are using has access to any files or data you need to reference or import onto the software.

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About TaxACT

With inexpensive products and top-notch tax support, TaxACT is the best deal of all tax products on market. This software has many similar services and features as TurboTax and H&R Block and is 66% less expensive than their comparable products. TaxACT includes the most complete and meticulous error-checking process of any tax product we've reviewed. For $7.95, TaxACT will not only give you access to their live tax support, but also assist you with filing your tax return. Since TaxACT doesn't give you the option to have a CPA review your tax return before filing, we wouldn't recommend it for highly complicated tax situations. In general, TaxACT's  products are best for those with simple to moderately complicated tax returns.

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