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- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 11, 2009
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
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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 2009 Free Federal 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.
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Version 0.9 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version: TaxACT 2009 Free Federal Edition 0.9
Pros: easy to use
Cons: sometime burdensome to wade through the Q&A
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Version: TaxACT 2009 Free Federal Edition 0.9
"TaxAct has been my choice for years."
Pros: Clear instructions, just answer the questions.
Cons: nothing wrong with it!
Summary: The best for the money!
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Version: TaxACT 2009 Free Federal Edition 0.9
"An excellent product which I have used for many years."
Pros: TaxAct has helped me in preparing my yearly return. It makes the difficult problems simple in their entirety. Problem solving is built in to the program which encourages continued use.
Cons: The fact that it doesn't tell me I have a greater income than I do - that's dull humor, but I don't recall anything I don't like about it.
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