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State Program Updates

2025 As 2025 TaxAct state editions are updated, details will be added below to highlight what’s new in each release. Download Information | Federal Update Information | https://www.taxact.com/forms Alabama 2025 1040 V1.0 01/09/2026 – Form 40NR (Nonresident return) not approved for paper or electronic filing. V1.01 01/15/2026 – Form 40NR can be e-filed or paper-filed. No […]

Running Program Updates

Steps to Check for Program Updates: Open your TaxAct program. Click Online in the upper menu bar. Select Check for Updates from the dropdown menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to select and install the federal or state updates you need. NOTE: This process verifies and installs the latest program updates. Your data will remain intact and will not be lost during the update.

Federal/State Update Difficulties

Occasionally, difficulties arise when you are attempting to Install an update or State module from within the TaxAct® program. TaxAct can generate an error code if it cannot connect to our server. Please check your network connection to ensure you are connected to the Internet. Should you continue to experience problems please go to our […]