To open an online return in the Desktop app, you must first have the TaxAct Desktop software installed. See Downloading and Installing TaxAct for steps to download and install the Desktop software. Once the Desktop app is installed, follow the instructions below to open an online return in the program:
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 limitations. […]
Once you receive your order confirmation, you can download and install your TaxAct Desktop program. NOTE You can also download and install previously purchased software at no additional charge by following the steps below. To download TaxAct (Consumer), follow the steps below: Sign in to your TaxAct Account online. Click My Account > My Downloads. […]
TaxAct Federal Desktop programs are available in early and final release versions. The early release version is usually released in late October for Professionals and December for Individual Consumers. The final versions of our Federal 1040 software programs are typically released in early January. The state modules begin releasing in early January and can continue […]
At this time, there are no plans to release a TaxAct Desktop product for Mac operating systems. However, Mac users can still complete their tax returns by using TaxAct Online Products, which are fully compatible with most modern web browsers. For details on supported browsers and system compatibility, please visit our System Requirements page.
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 […]
You need a TaxAct Professional account to sign in to the program, and you need to purchase your TaxAct Professional Edition products before installing. See Professional Editions – Downloading and Installation TaxAct for more information. Installing State Editions To install state editions in TaxAct Professional Edition, follow the steps below: Open your return, then click […]
If you receive an error message when installing WebView2, this may be caused when the update to WebView2 is done by the Managed User and not the Admin User. To correct the error, update as the Admin using the following steps. Log in as Admin User. Navigate to the Download the WebView2 Runtime page on […]
When you check for (and run) updates for your TaxAct Professional program, any client returns affected will automatically be updated. When the update is complete, you’ll be prompted to view the Update Summary Report to review which client returns changed due to the update. The steps below allow you to view that report at a […]
The TaxAct online products require the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or version 13 or higher of Safari. TaxAct desktop products require Windows 10 or higher. Go to our TaxAct System Requirements webpage for details.
