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In Care Of – Third Party

To indicate in the TaxAct program that you receive your mail in care of a third party, follow the steps below.  Online Dashboard From within your TaxAct return, click Resources. On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. Under My Return, click Federal Search.  Click […]

Form 8822 Change of Mailing Address

See Topic No. 157 Change Your Address – How to Notify the IRS for details on when you need to file Form 8822 – Change of Mailing Address. Federal Form 8822 is available in the following TaxAct programs: Professional Editions – 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120 returns Consumer 1040 Edition You can use the Forms […]

How to Mail a Paper Return (Paper File)

You may need to mail a paper return to the IRS or state agency if: You prefer mail over e-file (personal preference) Your e-file was rejected and must be paper-filed to correct the problem* You’re filing your return after the October deadline (IRS is no longer accepting e-filed returns) Online Dashboard To print a paper […]

Email Notification When Forms Become Available

To request an email notification for when a form becomes available, follow the steps below. Online From within your paid TaxAct return, click the Print Center drop-down, then click Return, and then click Print. The Print Center window will display a list of forms that are not available at this time. Click Sign up to […]

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Business Tax Products – Election Statements

TaxAct supports a number of election statements within the business programs, but these are generated based on certain information the user enters in the return. We do not support an additional form for user-entered elections. If you wish to attach additional information, you would need to paper file the return to include those attachments.

Form 2848 – Centralized Authorization File Number

The Centralized Authorization File (CAF) number is a 9-digit number assigned to individuals based on the filing of Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. Per IRS Instructions for Form 2848 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, on page 4: Line 2. Representative(s) Enter the full name and mailing address of your […]