To generate and save your return as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, follow these steps:

1. Ensure Adobe Acrobat Reader is Installed

   • You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, print, or save your tax return.

2. Access the Print Center in TaxAct

   • Open your TaxAct return (Online).
   • Click the Print Center dropdown.
   • Select Return from the menu.

3. Specify the Number of Copies

   • In the Federal Copies field, enter the number of copies you need.
   • In the State Copies field, enter the number of state return copies.

4. Generate the PDF

   • Click Print, then select the [Name]_20XX_Tax_Return.pdf link.
   • The PDF will open in a new window.

5. Download or Print Your Return

   • Click the download icon to save the file.
   • Click the print icon to print a hard copy.

6. Access Your Return Later

   • You can view the saved return at any time by opening it in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Note: Links in TaxAct are updated annually and will direct you to the most recent version of the webpage or document.