TaxAct pricing
TaxAct has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra
- Free plan
- Free edition: $0 federal filing for simple Form 1040 returns (W-2, unemployment and retirement income, common credits, dependents). The vendor says about 40% of filers qualified. State returns extra.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free (online) | $0 | Federal filing for simple returns with no forms or schedules attached. A state return is $54.99 each. |
| Basic (download) | $44.99per tax year, includes 5 federal e-files | Downloadable software; state returns are an additional charge. The download page does not state which operating systems it supports. |
| Deluxe (online) | $59.99per federal return | Adds home ownership, child and dependent care, and HSA contributions. State returns are extra. |
| Premier (online) | $99.99per federal return | Adds selling stocks or crypto, selling a home and rental income. State returns are extra. |
| Self-Employed (online) | $109.99per federal return | Adds contract, freelance, rideshare and sole-proprietor income. A state return is $64.99 each. |
| Business (online) | $159.99per return, Partnerships (Form 1065) | S-corporations (1120-S) and C-corporations (1120) are $169.99 each. State returns are extra. |
Read from taxact.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with TaxAct before you buy.
How TaxAct's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaxAct | $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
TaxAct pricing questions
Is TaxAct free?
TaxAct has a free plan. Free edition: $0 federal filing for simple Form 1040 returns (W-2, unemployment and retirement income, common credits, dependents). The vendor says about 40% of filers qualified. State returns extra. Paid plans start at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
How much does TaxAct cost?
TaxAct lists 6 plans. Free (online): $0. Basic (download): $44.99 per tax year, includes 5 federal e-files. Deluxe (online): $59.99 per federal return. Premier (online): $99.99 per federal return. Self-Employed (online): $109.99 per federal return. Business (online): $159.99 per return, Partnerships (Form 1065). Prices were read from taxact.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Does TaxAct have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on taxact.com when it was checked on Nov 12, 2026.
When were TaxAct's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against taxact.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.