Key Features

Offers a free federal filing option for eligible users, reducing cost barriers.
Provides expert assistance with credentialed tax professionals for complex tax situations.
Includes guarantees for maximum refund and software accuracy, adding user confidence.
Supports a range of tax situations from simple to self-employed and investment income.
Mobile-friendly interface allows filing from multiple devices with document upload features.

Free filing eligibility is limited to simpler tax returns and excludes many common tax scenarios.
State filing fees are additional and vary by package, increasing total cost.
Expert assistance is an add-on service with an extra fee, not included in base pricing.
Some advanced tax situations and forms may require higher-tier packages or professional help.
No detailed pricing tiers or subscription models clearly outlined on the website.

Pricing

TaxAct pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free Federal Filing	$0.00 per tax year	Free federal tax return filing for eligible simple returns Includes W-2 income, unemployment, student credits State filing fees additional
Deluxe	Starting at $59.99	Includes everything in Free plus support for home ownership, childcare, HSA State filing fees additional
Premier	Starting at $99.99	Includes Deluxe features plus investment income, rental property, stock sales State filing fees additional
Self-Employed	Starting at $109.99	Includes Premier features plus business income and expenses for freelancers and entrepreneurs State filing fees additional
Xpert Assist Add-On	$45.00 per tax year	Unlimited live tax expert sessions during filing Available with consumer 1040 products

Pricing is collected from the official TaxAct website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Key Features

Offers a free federal filing option for eligible users, reducing cost barriers.
Provides expert assistance with credentialed tax professionals for complex tax situations.
Includes guarantees for maximum refund and software accuracy, adding user confidence.
Supports a range of tax situations from simple to self-employed and investment income.
Mobile-friendly interface allows filing from multiple devices with document upload features.

Free filing eligibility is limited to simpler tax returns and excludes many common tax scenarios.
State filing fees are additional and vary by package, increasing total cost.
Expert assistance is an add-on service with an extra fee, not included in base pricing.
Some advanced tax situations and forms may require higher-tier packages or professional help.
No detailed pricing tiers or subscription models clearly outlined on the website.

Pricing

TaxAct pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free Federal Filing	$0.00 per tax year	Free federal tax return filing for eligible simple returns Includes W-2 income, unemployment, student credits State filing fees additional
Deluxe	Starting at $59.99	Includes everything in Free plus support for home ownership, childcare, HSA State filing fees additional
Premier	Starting at $99.99	Includes Deluxe features plus investment income, rental property, stock sales State filing fees additional
Self-Employed	Starting at $109.99	Includes Premier features plus business income and expenses for freelancers and entrepreneurs State filing fees additional
Xpert Assist Add-On	$45.00 per tax year	Unlimited live tax expert sessions during filing Available with consumer 1040 products