Release Dates of TaxAct Editions
To reflect all of the changes to the IRS’s ever-changing tax code, all TaxAct software packages are updated on a regular basis. We release TaxAct federal programs in Early Release and Final versions.
As a TaxAct customer, you can download the latest versions of your TaxAct software from within your account.
Use the table below to see the release dates for your preferred TaxAct software.
| TaxAct software package | Early Release version | Final version |
Professional Editions:
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October (current tax year) | January (subsequent tax year) |
Federal Online 1040:
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December (current tax year) | January (subsequent tax year) |
Federal Desktop 1040:
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December (current tax year) | January (subsequent tax year) |
Business:
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December (current tax year) | January (subsequent tax year) |
| Business: Sole Proprietor | January (subsequent tax year) | |
| Estates and Trusts: 1041 | December (current tax year) | January (subsequent tax year) |
TaxAct State Programs:
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January-February (subsequent tax year) Consult TaxAct State Editions Program Release Dates for a state-by-state list of release dates. |