How to e-file your tax return using TaxACT

This video walks you through electronically filing your federal and state tax returns using TaxACT.



Do tax apps on mobile devices work well?

Such is the promise and peril of tax apps for mobile devices. The rapid growth of iPads, Androids and other tablets has prompted the major tax software providers to develop apps that contain most of the features offered by their online programs.

Meanwhile, you can use your smartphone to track your refund, check your eligibility for tax credits or get help from the IRS .

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Here's a look at what's available:

TurboTax for iPad

This application supports TurboTax's Deluxe, Premier, and Home and Business products. However, Deluxe is the only app you can download from the iTunes store. After that, you can upgrade if necessary.

You can download and try out the app for free. There's a fee to e-file and print your return. Prices start at $29.99 for a federal return. A state return costs $36.99.

TaxACT's Top 10 Tax E-Filing Tips and Links for Procrastinators ...

With only a couple of weeks remaining until Tax Day, we thought we’d share some last minute tips to assist the remaining 25% or so of taxpayers who file their taxes during this period. To get free help in TaxACT, sign in to TaxACT (or open your desktop application) and click on the Help tab for specific information about that interview question. Here are 10 tax filing tips and the most popular helpful links for our procrastinating blog readers out there. com/checklist or the list on our free mobile companion app, TaxACT Central. com/mobile/taxact-central/. Use TaxACT’s checklist at www. Collect all your tax documents and information, including W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, receipts and a copy of last year’s return. Forgot your TaxACT Online user name or password....

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Has anyone received their direct deposit for their Tax Stimulus Rebate when filing with Taxact?

I filed my 2007 taxes with TaxAct and my last two digits of my SS are 13. I have not seen any deposit into my account as of yet. I was wondering if I would have to wait for the check because of filing with TaxAct?


I just asked a question similar to that one, and I actually emailed the TaxACT people about it. If you had fees deducted from your refund, you will get a paper check....not direct deposit, even if you chose that option. Here's their actual response:


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