Entering Dependent Information in Program
To enter or edit a dependent in the TaxAct program, follow the steps below.
Online
Dashboard
- 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.
- Click Add Dependent.
- If a dependent was updated from the prior year, you can click Start or Edit for the existing dependent.
- Complete the rest of the interview process.
Classic
- 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.
- Click the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependents and other qualifying persons.
- 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.
- Continue with the interview process to enter your information.
Desktop
- From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
- Click the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependents and other qualifying persons.
- Click Add a Dependent to add a new dependent.
- Click Review to edit a dependent already created.
- Click the Trashcan icon to delete a dependent.
- 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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