Why Should I File My Own Taxes Online?
We get it — filing your own tax return can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before. But once you get started, you might realize it’s much easier than you thought it would be. And it has benefits, too.
Tax preparation software like TaxAct® is designed to guide taxpayers through the online tax filing process with ease. We start by asking you for basic information about yourself and any dependents you might have. Based on your answers to our interview questions, we’ll determine the most beneficial filing status for you, pull the necessary tax forms for your financial situation, and help you fill them out step by step. It’s that easy! Here are a few perks you can look forward to when using TaxAct to e-file your tax return.
1. Saving money
Hiring a CPA to do your taxes often costs hundreds of dollars. The IRS offers free federal filing utilizing TaxAct’s software for those who qualify (based on your age and adjusted gross income), and TaxAct itself offers other affordable packages depending on your tax situation. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time filer, avid investor, small business owner, or self-employed freelancer — we’ll walk you through the process.
2. Filing on your terms
One of the great things about e-filing is your ability to save your tax return and come back to finish it later. This way, you don’t have to sit down and file your return all at once. If you get interrupted, or you’re waiting on more tax forms to arrive, TaxAct makes it easy to log back in and pick up where you left off.
3. Expert support available at your fingertips
DIYing doesn’t mean you’re on your own; if you get stuck or have a question when tax filing, there’s no need to panic. When using TaxAct, you have the option of using our Xpert Assist feature that will give you access to any questions you might have about the tax code or our product.
4. Improved accuracy
There’s no need to worry about math errors or missing signatures holding up your tax return with online tax filing. TaxAct crunches the numbers for you, eliminating the human mistakes we inevitably make when filling out paperwork. For extra peace of mind, we can even help you check for potential errors or inconsistencies before officially submitting your return.
5. Saving time year after year
Once you file with TaxAct, the next year is even easier. Your information is stored on our secure site, so you can save valuable time by not reentering the same info as last year. Just log in to edit your account or any previous information you’ve entered with us.
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