5 States Now Available

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The following TaxAct Professional 2024 States are now available: 1040 OK MT ID MI HI If you’ve already purchased your 2024 State Editions, you will be able to install all available states by going to the Online –> Install State menu option. You can use the Auto Install Method by checking the box next to the available state(s) and clicking the Auto Install button. See the State Program Release Dates page for the entire list of available states and anticipated release dates. If you need to purchase State Editions, you can order online or call our Professiona...
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12 States Now Available

Posted on by Swathi Gunnala
The following TaxAct Professional 2024 States are now available: 1040 ND NH CT UT CA GA IN KS KY MN NC NJ If you’ve already purchased your 2024 State Editions, you will be able to install all available states by going to the Online –> Install State menu option. You can use the Auto Install Method by checking the box next to the available state(s) and clicking the Auto Install button. See the State Program Release Dates page for the entire list of available states and anticipated release dates. If you need to purchase State Editions, yo...
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Important Reminder: IRS E-File Suspension on Dec 26

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As we approach the end of the year, we want to remind you of an important update regarding e-filing business returns. Shutdown for "Send Submissions" only is scheduled to begin at 11:59 a.m. (noon) Eastern time, Thursday, December 26, 2024. Transmitters can continue to use the other service requests except "Send Submissions" until 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Eastern time, Thursday, December 26, 2024. States can continue to use all the service requests necessary to retrieve and process state submissions in accordance with shutdown activities stated above. MeF recommends that states adjust their...
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Important Reminder: IRS 1040 Modernized e-File (MeF) Production Shutdown

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IRS Shutdown has begun on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, in order to prepare the system for the upcoming Tax Year 2024 Filing Season. Important Note: Only "Send Submissions" for 1040 (both State and Federal) will be affected by this shutdown, all other services such as "Get Acks" and all state services will not be affected by the shutdown and users should be able to continue to use those services. Business (BMF) returns are not impacted by this IMF Production Shutdown schedule.  
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Big news from TaxAct Professional!

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TaxAct Professional has partnered with Drake Pay to enable our customers to accept payments securely and conveniently in the TaxAct Professional software. Visit our website to enroll in Drake Pay today! https://www.taxact.com/professional/integrated-payments Once enrolled and approved, you will be able to accept payments quickly. Invoicing, client payments, and reporting are all available now. Please contact our support team if you have any questions.
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Print Center Changes Coming Soon!!

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We heard your feedback regarding TaxAct Professional’s Print Center, and our team has been working hard to implement these recommendations. We’re excited to announce that these changes will officially be available to you early next week. Feature Highlights: Print all (Filing,Preparer,Client) individual Copies at one "print" click. Print Preparer and Client copies Print from Client Manager: Easily search for the client you want to print
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Pro Tips!!!

Posted on by Swathi Gunnala
Here are some FAQ"s for your quick reference : Locked Data File Form 8949 - Multiple PDF Attachments Required Professional Editions - Form 4868 Extension Disaster - Extensions of Time to File Credit for Taxes Paid to Other State or Jurisdiction If you need to purchase State Editions, you can order online or call our Professional Sales team at 319-536-3571. Thank you for choosing TaxAct Professional. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us: Technical questions: professional@taxactservice.com, (319) 731-2682 option 1 Tax-related questions: protaxhelp@taxact.c...
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