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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: January 12, 2009
- Total Downloads: 62,227
- Downloads last week: 124
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A newer version of TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 25 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on July 20, 2009
TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition guides users through the tax preparation process and allows them to file their returns online. The program does as good a job as many of the other popular tax preparation programs, although users may find themselves attempting to use features that can only be accessed with the purchase of other versions.
The program's interface is quite attractive and intuitive. Users can choose between two methods of entering their information; the question and answer method guides users through a series of easily-understood questions, while the Forms method allows more advanced users to enter their information directly into interactive versions of federal tax forms. Both methods are fairly self-explanatory, but should a user need assistance, a well-organized list of Help topics is available on the publisher's Web site. TaxACT did not blow us away with any special features--those all seem to be contained within the two versions that aren't free, but it did contain all of the features that one would expect from a tax preparation program. It is well-equipped to handle users who have more complex tax situations, such as those who are self-employed or own investment properties. We particularly liked the feature that allows self-employed users to estimate their quarterly self-employment tax payments for the coming year.
TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition is free and without limitations, although upgrades to the Deluxe and Ultimate versions contain more features. TaxACT won't replace your accountant, but users who are accustomed to doing their own taxes will find that the program meets all of their needs.
Publisher's description
From 2nd Story Software :TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition completes your tax return the fast and easy way. TaxACT includes over 120 forms, schedules and worksheets, plus the interview steps you through completing your return, or you can enter directly onto the tax forms. TaxACT calculates your return for you, then reviews your return and alerts you of possible errors. Prepare, print, and e-file your return for free.
Version 1.0 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.0 includes unspecified updates.
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User reviews of TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition 1.0
- Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 25 votes
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Version: TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition 1.0
"Did everything I wanted, and more."
Pros: Filled out all required forms based on a minimal interview. Even covered some items I had overlooked. Of course I am not a business user with all the myriad accounting issues, but it did a schedule C and support forms I did not know I needed.
Cons: Kept asking me to update, oh well - they are in business to sell something so....
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Version: TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition 1.0
Pros: great and easy
Cons: no problems
Summary: This program was great and easy.
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Version: TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition 1.0
Pros: Program works well. Asks all the questions.
Cons: Hard to go back. Annoying suggestions to upgrade. Can only do one return.
Summary: A decent tax program that works, e-files for free
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Version: TaxACT 2008 Standard Edition 1.0
"Great Free Federal Tax Program"
Pros: I have used TurboTax and TaxCut in the past and TaxACT is as good or better. TaxAct had all the forms that I needed. I will use this free program again in the future. I'd like to thank the creators of TaxAct ...and cnet (download.com)
Cons: There are no Cons to report.
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Updated on Feb 22, 2009
This is not a Con, but the user should know there are a couple of promotional pop-ups where you are encouraged to upgrade to their paid product. One of them you ... read more >> - See all 4 user reviews Write review
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