You can e-file prior year returns (2018 tax year and forward) year-round using TaxAct Professional or Consumer Business Editions.
How do I get a copy of my 2019 tax return from TaxAct?
View Return as PDF
- Sign in to your TaxAct Online return.
- Click the My Return button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click Print Center, then click the Return tab (or one of the other tabs, depending on what you want to print)
- Enter the number of Federal and/or State return copies you would like to print or save.
How long does it take to file your taxes on TaxAct?
The IRS usually process returns within 48 hours of receiving them. If you provided your email address or cell phone number in the Filing steps of TaxACT, you’ll be notified as soon as your return is processed.
Can I file previous years taxes on TaxAct?
TaxAct does not support e-filing of previous years returns; therefore, they would need to be printed and mailed in. For an individual preparing their own return, you can view our Prior Year Products page to view the programs we have available.
How do you file a tax return in TaxAct?
To file a return in TaxAct®, you must complete the filing steps in the program. At the beginning of the filing steps you will choose to either file your return electronically or mail a paper return to the IRS/state agency. To begin the filing process, click Filing . On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then choose Filing.
When do I have to file my tax return 2019?
Jan. 28 is still a few weeks away, but you can start filing your return with TaxAct today. TaxAct started accepting returns on Jan. 3, 2019.
How to import last year’s tax return into 2019?
On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click Basic Info. In the shaded box at the bottom of the import screen, click the import your 2019 Desktop return link. On the screen titled Save time by importing last year’s Desktop return, click Yes to confirm that you have your TaxAct Desktop 2019 (*.ta9) file from last year.
What are the new tax forms for 2019?
All taxpayers, regardless of their tax situations, will use Form 1040 to file their returns. To accompany the revised form, six new schedules were also created. Taxpayers will now use Schedules 1 through 6 to report a large majority of their tax information.