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Entering Dependent Information in Program

To enter or edit a dependent in the TaxAct program, follow the steps below.

Online

Dashboard

  1. From within your TaxAct return, click About.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Click Add Dependent.
    • If a dependent was updated from the prior year, you can click Start or Edit for the existing dependent. 
  3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 

Classic 

  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. 
  2. Click the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependents and other qualifying persons.
  3. Click Add a Dependent to add a new dependent. 
    • Click Edit to edit a dependent already created.
    • Click the Trashcan icon to delete a dependent.
  4. Continue with the interview process to enter your information.

 

Desktop

  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
  2. Click the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependents and other qualifying persons.
  3. Click Add a Dependent to add a new dependent. 
    1. Click Review to edit a dependent already created.
    2. Click the Trashcan icon to delete a dependent.
  4. Continue with the interview process to enter your information.

 

Entering Dependent Type

When entering a dependent, select the type of dependent from the dropdown list based on relationship. 

Options include: 

  • None selected
  • Son
  • Daughter
  • Stepchild
  • Grandchild
  • Foster child
  • Parent
  • Grandparent
  • Brother
  • Sister
  • Niece
  • Nephew
  • Aunt
  • Uncle
  • Half brother
  • Half sister
  • Stepbrother
  • Stepsister
  • Other 

 

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