Resources for Getting Started
Below are guides & information to help you easily & efficiently use TaxAct Professional for tax year 2026.
2026 Setup Guide
Easy, step-by-step instructions for downloading, installing and setting up time-saving features in TaxAct Professional Editions.
Coming Soon2026 Professional Reports Guide
Instructions for accessing and navigating your new e-file reporting system, TaxAct Professional Reports.
Coming Soon
Need some sample tax returns to practice with in your Evaluation Edition?
Download and learn how to import the returns.
Bank Product Offerings: Bank Products are offered by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC and by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC, (TPG), a Green Dot Company, through Civista Bank, Member FDIC. TaxAct, Inc. gets fees from some third parties, including Republic Bank and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC (TPG), that provide offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate Republic Bank or Santa Barbara Tax Products Group offers to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Republic Bank or Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, does not itself offer legal, financial, or investment advice, and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see Republic Bank and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group’s websites for full terms and conditions.
If a customer chooses direct deposit, it may take additional time after the disbursement of the funds for their financial institution to post the funds to their account.
Pay-by-Refund: Pay-by-Refund (which refers to Refund Transfers) and Cash Advances are offered by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC (TPG), a Green Dot Company.
Pay-by-Refund offered by Republic Bank: Pay-by-Refund refers to a Refund Transfer which is a fee-based product offered by Republic Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. A Refund Transfer Fee and all other authorized amounts will be deducted from the taxpayer’s tax refund.
Pay-by-Refund offered by TPG: Pay-by-Refund offered by TPG, a Green Dot Company, are deposit products using Civista Bank, Member FDIC, that enable certain deductions from the account to be processed. Pay-By-Refunds are not loans. Tax refund and e-filing are required in order to receive Pay-By-Refund. Fees apply. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Cash Advance with Republic Bank: ERO must be enrolled for Republic Bank’s Refund Transfer (also known as Pay-by-Refund) Program to offer the Easy Advance programs. Cost to ERO per approved Easy Advance, if any, will be deducted from ERO tax preparation fees and cannot be passed to the taxpayer. If a customer does not choose a Refund Transfer (also known as Pay-by-Refund), disbursement options are direct deposit or prepaid card. Net refund refers to the taxpayer’s expected refund amount after deduction of all fees.
Cash Advance with TPG: ERO must be enrolled for TPG’s Refund Transfer Program to offer the Fast Cash Advance program. Cost to ERO per approved Fast Cash Advance, if any, will be deducted from ERO tax preparation fees and cannot be passed to the taxpayer. If a customer does not choose a Refund Transfer, disbursement options are direct deposit or prepaid card. Net Refund refers to the taxpayer’s expected refund amount after deduction of all fees.
Software Purchase Assistance (SPA) Program: TheSPA Program is offered by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC and Santa Barbara TPG, Member FDIC. ERO must be eligible and approved by the bank. SPA is offered by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group LLC (TPG), member FDIC. ERO must be eligible and approved by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group LLC (TPG).
TaxAct, Inc. gets fees from some third parties, including Republic Bank and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC (TPG), that provide offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate Republic Bank or Santa Barbara Tax Products Group offers to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Republic Bank or Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, does not itself offer legal, financial, or investment advice, and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see Republic Bank and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group’s websites for full terms and conditions.
Free Evaluation: TaxAct Professional free Evaluation Edition does not include the ability to file returns with the IRS, nor does it include Enterprise features such as cloud storage or multiple users. Professionals are able to utilize the Evaluation Edition to determine whether or not they wish to purchase the full product for TY26.
National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) Tax Software Survey Results: You can access the full 2025 NATP Tax Software Survey results. TaxAct Professional is independent of the National Association of Tax Professionals.
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E-Signature: In product E-Signatures are available for Tax Year 2025 on tax return documents, such as e-file authorization forms (Federal Form 8879 and state equivalents), applications for bank products, and other documents related to tax preparation services, but specifically excluding Federal Forms 990 and 1041. Purchased envelopes and KBAs for Tax Year25 will activate on or after January 1, 2026, and will expire on December 31, 2026. Purchased but unused envelopes and KBAs have no monetary value, before or after their expiration.
Integrated Payments Powered by Drake Pay: Drake Pay is a fee-based product that uses Infinicept, Inc.’s Launchpayä. Enrollment is subject to application, eligibility, and approval. Launchpay terms and conditions apply.
Tax Audit Defense™: Audit and identity services provided by Tax Protection Plus. Read further details of services and requirements at https://taxprotectionplus.com/taxact-online-enrollment. Audit services may not apply to certain forms and credits. Certain taxpayers may not qualify for services based on past tax audit history, residency, foreign addresses or other factors. Audit services are not insurance. Services are subject to User Agreement. Learn more here.
TaxAct, LLC gets fees from some third parties, including Tax Protection Plus, that provide offers to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate offers to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Tax Protection Plus, does not itself offer legal or financial advice, and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see the third parties’ websites for full terms and conditions.
Community Tax: Tax debt resolution services provided by Community Tax. Read further details of services and requirements here.
TaxAct, LLC gets fees from some third parties, including Community Tax, that provide services to its customers. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate services to you. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Community Tax, does not itself offer legal or financial advice, and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see the third parties’ websites for full terms and conditions.
TheTaxBook: TaxAct, LLC gets fees from some third parties that provide offers to its customers, including Tax Materials, Inc. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate offers for TheTaxBook to you. Any promotional offers described herein are subject to change or cancellation at any time and are solely intended for the recipient of this communication. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Tax Materials, Inc. and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see Tax Materials, Inc.’s website for their terms and conditions.
WebLibrary Plus: WebLibrary Plus provided by Tax Materials, Inc. TaxAct, LLC gets fees from some third parties that provide offers to its customers, including Tax Materials, Inc. This compensation may affect what and how we communicate offers for TheTaxBook to you. Any promotional offers described herein are subject to change or cancellation at any time and are solely intended for the recipient of this communication. TaxAct is not a party to any transactions you may choose to enter into with Tax Materials, Inc. and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please see Tax Materials, Inc.’s website for their terms and conditions.
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