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Childcare expenses
Health Savings Account
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Sale of investments/crypto
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Rental property income
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our team of tax experts come with years of experience. You can be confident in knowing they bring their expertise to your tax filings.
There is no limit to the number of times you can talk with our tax experts during your filing experience, through 10/31/2024.
When you’re close to filing, you request a call from a tax expert to help answer your final questions and walk you through the e-filing process. You may ask the expert to briefly go over sections you’re dealing with for the first time or that you find confusing. Please note that the expert is unable to view the documents you used to prepare your return and the review is not in-depth.
At this time, Xpert Assist is available only for the current tax year’s return.
You can request an expert call from within your online return once you start it. Experts are available during the hours listed below.
Standard Support Hours (Central Time Zone)
April 16, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Extended Hours (Central Time Zone)
Saturday, October 12: 9 am – 6 pm CT
Sunday, October 13: 9 am – 6 pm CT
Monday, October 14: 8 am – 8 pm CT
Tuesday, October 15: 8 am – 8 pm CT
Note: Support is closed on the observance of the following holidays: New Year's (1/1/24), Memorial Day (5/27/24), Juneteenth (6/19/24), July 4th (7/4/24), Labor Day (9/2/24), Veteran's Day (11/11/24), Thanksgiving (11/28-11/29/24), Christmas Eve (12/24/24) & Christmas Day (12/25/24).
For complete details, please visit TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms and Conditions.
*TaxAct® Xpert Assist is available as an added service to users of TaxAct’s online consumer and SMB 1120-S and 1065 products. Pricing may vary by product. Additional fees apply. Unlimited access refers to an unlimited quantity of expert contacts available to each customer. 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. Review of customer return is broad, does not extend to source documents, and is not intended to be comprehensive; expert is available to address specific questions raised by customer. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms and Conditions.
You can file for free yourself with TaxAct's Free Edition if you meet the qualifications below, including filing using IRS Form 1040 only without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
W-2 income, Unemployment income, Retirement income
Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Stimulus Credit
Dependents
Current Students
Student loan interest
Situations not covered:
Investment income: Stock, interest, dividends, crypto, or capital gains/losses
Sale of home, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, or rental property income
Royalty, trusts, and foreign accounts
Business and farm income
Itemized deductions
Adoption credits and child and dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Freelance, contractor, side hustle, or self-employed income and expenses
If you don’t qualify for a basic federal tax return, we have other paid tax filing options to help you easily file taxes online with TaxAct.
TaxAct Costs Less: “File for less” and percentage savings claims based on comparison with TurboTax federal pricing for paid consumer online 1040 filing products on 11/13/2024.
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. Read more about our Maximum Refund Guarantee.
$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 consumer prepared tax return software; it doesn't apply to errors the customer makes. Read more about our $100k Accuracy Guarantee.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Applies to TaxAct Online products only. If you are a registered user using the Services online and are dissatisfied with the Services prior to completing the billing steps within the program, your exclusive remedy is to immediately discontinue using the Services. If you are a registered user who completed the billing steps and have not printed or e-filed or your e-file was rejected by the IRS or State and you cannot re-file, it is your responsibility to contact us within the calendar year of the purchase to request a refund of fee(s) paid.
TaxAct Xpert Assist and TaxAct Xpert Assist for Business: TaxAct® Xpert Assist and TaxAct Xpert Assist for Business are available as an added service to users of TaxAct’s online consumer & SMB 1040 products for 1065 and 1220-S, respectively. The service is limited to a single return. Pricing may vary by product. Additional fees apply. Unlimited support refers to an unlimited quantity of expert contacts available to each customer. Service hours limited to designated business days and hours and by 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; expert is available to address specific questions raised by customer. View full TaxAct Xpert Assist Terms and Conditions.
Start Free and File Free: The TaxAct Online Free Edition makes free federal filing available for those who qualify based on income and deductions. See if you qualify for free federal filing and what is included in this year’s Free Edition. For all other online 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.
Exceptional Customer Care: Customer care does not include tax advice.
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.
All-Inclusive Bundle: All-inclusive is a collection of select products and services that may be used to enhance your DIY 1040 tax preparation and filing experience. Additional state(s) returns are not included. If you choose to pay for your bundle using Refund Transfer, then the Refund Transfer will be included in the bundle price at no additional cost. Percent savings based on TaxAct a la carte pricing. Offer may not be combined with other offers.
Price paid, including sales tax, is determined at the time of filing and is subject to change. All TaxAct offers, products and services are subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Audit Defense: See Audit Defense provided by Tax Protection Plus (PDF) for further details of services and requirements. 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 (PDF) located on Tax Protection Plus's website.
Paid Advertising: TaxAct, Inc. gets fees from some third parties that provide offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate their services to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with these third parties.
Real People. Real Reviews.: All reviews are from verified TaxAct customers. Reviews are managed by Bazaarvoice and comply with the Bazaarvoice Authenticity Policy, which is supported by anti-fraud technology and human analysis. Cumulative star rating is for all TaxAct products, and certain verified TaxAct customer reviews are incentivized.
Refund Transfer: Refund Transfers are fee-based products 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.
Refer-A-Friend: Offer valid through October 31, 2024. For each friend you refer to TaxAct who did not prepare and file using us last year, you get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card after they file their taxes using TaxAct’s 2023 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 for TaxAct’s consumer federal, online 1040 returns and is subject to specific terms and conditions. See terms and conditions 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.
TaxAct E-File Concierge™ service provides phone calls and related support regarding federal e-file status changes using the phone number provided in My Account. Service is subject to availability and limited to federal e-filed tax returns.
Most Popular: TaxAct Deluxe is our most popular product among our online customers with more complex tax situations.
Over 94 Million Returns Filed: Based on e-filed federal returns through TaxAct Consumer and TaxAct Professional software since 2000.
Refund Amounts Shown: Actual refund amounts vary based on your tax situation. Number shown in illustrations are based on IRS published data stating that average 2023 tax refunds were more than $2812. See IRS article for more information.
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