the filing deadline is months away. here's why you need to think about taxes now

v The filing deadline is months away.

Here’s why you need think about taxes now.

Because...

it's in your best financial interest to do a little year-end tax planning that only takes a few minutes.

…the federal government offers hundreds of deductions and credits.

v It's highly likely you may qualify for tax breaks you

didn't know existed or for those that are new.

Most require action by December 31st.

v It's highly likely you may qualify for tax breaks you

didn't know existed or for those that are new.

Most require action by December 31st.

TaxACT 2014, available now, includes the latest tax law changes, and is ready to guide you through all those credits and deductions to see

where you could increase your refund or cut your tax bill.

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If you experienced life changes during 2014—

graduated from college

bought a house

got married

had your first baby girl

got that dream job you’ve been wanting

bought a new car

you retired!

you made investments

or maybe you sold a business…

…it's in your best interest to get a head start on your taxes to see how those changes might change your taxes.

…it's in your best interest to get a head start on your taxes to see how those changes might change your taxes.

TaxACT Life Events has easy explanations and info to keep in mind while you do your taxes.

Did you purchase health insurance from a government-sponsored marketplace in 2014 or do you plan to do so for 2015? TaxACT has important information for you.

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If you received the advanced premium tax credit for 2014, TaxACT will calculate whether you may receive a larger refund or owe money based on your actual 2014 income. If you plan to buy marketplace insurance for 2015 (enrollment opens Nov. 15), TaxACT's HealthWatch report has the tax info you need to apply.

Tax planning and filing is always free with Free Federal Edition.

With TaxACT Online Deluxe, you can use it for free, including all the imports, extra guidance and tools.

You don't have to pay until you file, preview completed tax forms or redeem phone help.

Register with last year's username and password to automatically import last year's return information.

Enhanced Interface

Clean and simple design to make tax time easier and faster.

Get the best estimate of your refund or liability as it stands now.

Updated Federal Q&A Interview

Congress may still pass additional tax law changes, but we'll include any of those in the final versions of TaxACT in early January so you can prepare, print and e-file your return as

soon as possible for the fastest, biggest guaranteed refund.

My Account Starting this year, manage your return and

information from one secure account—anytime, anywhere.

Access all 2014 and future tax returns, see the status of returns and federal refunds after e-filing, and update your account information.

HealthWatch has updated guidance to help you make health insurance decisions for 2015. The personalized report includes calculations and tax

information for marketplace applications.

Updated HealthWatch Guidance

Form 1041 is now available.

You asked, we answered!

TaxACT now has an easy, fast, affordable solution for filing federal and state Form 1041 – Estates and Trusts tax returns.

You can file online or using download software. It includes unlimited phone and email help, plus free e-file.

Tax professionals know a lot

about taxes, but no one knows

as much about your financial

situation as you do.

When you combine your

knowledge of your own

finances with the expertise built

into TaxACT, you can confidently

do your own tax planning and

return. You got this.

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