To create a TaxAct account, follow the steps below.

1. From the TaxAct Home Page, click Create Account in the upper right-hand corner.
2. Enter your email address and a mobile phone number.
   • NOTE: You cannot create a new account using an email address or phone number that is already linked to another account.
   • If you have forgotten your previous account password, see Individual – Recover Online Username or Password for recovery steps instead.
3. Review and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Notice. 
4. Click Continue.
5. Complete the ReCAPTCHA Verification, if prompted.
6. Enter the Verification Code that you received on your mobile device.
7. Click Create Passkey or Skip for now.
   • If you decide to create a passkey, see Creating and Using a Passkey for details. Otherwise, continue below.
8. Enter a password that meets requirements:
   • Minimum 10 characters
   • Maximum 100 characters
   • One uppercase letter
   • One lowercase letter
   • One number
   • Two different symbols (for example: !@#$%)
   • No leading or ending spaces
9. Click Create Account
10. Click Start My 20YY Return or make another selection on your My Account page.

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