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Contact us at any step during your return and as often as you like for guidance. Your questions will be answered quickly and accurately.

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How TaxAct® Xpert Assist works.

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Start by requesting help.

Click the “Get Live Tax Advice” button and submit a question. A tax expert will reach out to you by phone or chat.

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You can share your screen when talking with a tax expert. It’s almost like they’re by your side, answering questions.

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Before filing, ask a tax expert to perform a quick review of your return for added peace of mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.