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Professional Editions – Downloading and Installing TaxAct

TaxAct has simplified the Professional Editions installation process, starting with 2024. You can now click one link and install all desired products at the same time.

For Enterprise Editions, once you install the program, you will be prompted to set up your practice the first time you launch the program. See Professional Editions – Online and Local Network Options for more information.

Be sure to verify the system requirements before installing the software.

Download the TaxAct Professional Installer: TaxActProfessionalSetup.exe (3.08 MB)

  1. Open the downloaded program file. On the initial screen, click Next to begin the installation.
  2. Select the checkbox next to “I Accept the License Agreement”, then click Next.
  3. Select the year to install.
  4. Choose the products to install. Click the arrow to expand more options. Selected products still in development will be listed. You will be notified when they become available.
  5. TaxAct will install all selected products and notify you when installation is complete.

Alternative Method: Download Installation File from Practice Manager

  1. Sign In to your TaxAct Account online.
  2. Sign in with your Username and Password.
  3. Click the Orders & Downloads tile.
  4. Click the Download link to the right of the product you wish to download, or to download multiple products at once click the Download our simplified installer link at the top.
  5. If the installation does not automatically run, locate and double click the File icon to manually install the software.
    1. (Type CTRL+J in Firefox or Chrome to help you locate your downloaded file.)

Installing State Editions

To install state editions in TaxAct Professional Edition, see Professional Editions – Install/Update a State.

Installation Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the installation process, see Troubleshooting TaxAct Installation Issues for troubleshooting steps.

 

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