File 2018 Taxes for as Low as FREE with TaxAct

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Still need to file your taxes?

Head over to TaxAct.com where you’ll be able to prepare, print, and electronically file your federal tax return for free with the FREE 2018 Federal and FREE 2018 State edition of TaxAct!

This option is great if you are filing a simple tax return for 2018.

FREE 2018 Federal and FREE 2018 State edition of TaxAct

Getting started is super easy!

You can import last year’s tax return from TurboTax or H&R Block. Plus, you can easily submit your W-2 form by simply taking a photo of it with your phone!


a 1040 and a 9465 tax form in front of a computer screen

Have more complicated taxes? Save 50% off with these options:

Basic $7.48 (regularly $14.95)
Filers with dependents, retirement income, or college expenses


Deluxe $23.98 (regularly $47.95)
Homeowners, HSA accounts, student loans, itemized deductions


Premier $28.98 (regularly $57.95)
Investments, rental property, foreign bank accounts


TaxAct screen on a laptop with their $100k accuracy guarantee

TaxAct offers a 100K Guarantee!

With the TaxAct 100k Guarantee, if you receive a smaller refund or larger tax liability from TaxAct compared to another preparation service, they’ll refund the difference up to $100,000!

Even better, you will have access to your return for 7 years after filling as well as free account support!

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Comments 11

  1. Kristin

    Has anyone used this service before? We have always used Turbo Tax and have a feeling we will owe this year, so looking for the cheapest filing service around…

    • Evaa

      Hi Kristin,
      My husband compares H&R Block, Turbo Tax & TaxAct all two gather on three different monitors and gets the best refund. He always goes with TaxAct as he gets the maximum refund out of it. Hope this helps.

  2. Momof7

    I have used TaxAct for the last 10 years or so. I have used any other site but I really like TaxAct for the price and when ever I compare my refund with other sites it’s always better so I keep using it.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Oh good! Glad to hear you have been pleased with is! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!

  3. Samantha

    I have used taxact for the past few years however this year they changed it a little bit. I have student loans and this year they are making you pay for the deluxe version in order to accommodate the deduction. Just a heads up. The deluxe version will be $75 to file both federal and state.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for the helpful comment, Samantha!

    • Kristin

      Thanks, Samantha. Is this similar to the cost with others (H&R, Turbo, etc.)?

      • Samantha

        Sorry for the late response. I was able to file for free using FreeTaxUSA. It was the first time I used them and I was actually very impressed. In my opinion, they are better than TaxAct as it seemed easier to use and had more insight so I felt more informed and confident in the information I was inputting.
        Also they had a 10 Percent off coupon and they participated in ebates which I found to be an extra bonus.
        I know that Tax season is already over, but I hope this helps people for next year 🙂

  4. Sankar

    I have used Taxact to file my taxes but the negative part is difficult to reach their customer care of any issues. I have been trying to get my queries clarified for the last 3 weeks and so far no response.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Oh darn! Hoping they get back to you soon!

  5. Judy

    I agree this is easy to use, however I’m confused as to why some of you are getting different refunds when you compare software. I’m a tax preparer and there is only one correct amount you should get if done correctly. Found out why and where the difference is and verify why B4 filing.

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