System Maintenance Scheduled for 1/14/2022

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
In order to continue to get our systems ready for the 2021 e-filing season TaxAct will be performing scheduled maintenance on the following day: Friday, January 14, 2022, from 5 AM - 7 AM CT During this time you will not be able to access TaxAct Professional software, MyTaxDocs.com, or the TaxAct website. Thank you for your patience as we get our systems ready to support your successful e-filing season.
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IRS Annual 1040 E-file Shutdown on 11/20/21

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
The annual IRS 1040 Modernized e-File system (MeF) production shutdown will start November 20, 2021, as they prepare the system for the upcoming tax year 2019 filing season. To ensure your clients' 1040 returns are processed timely, they will need to be submitted on or before 9 PM Central Time on November 20, 2021. Because the IRS only allows for filing the current tax year plus 2 years prior, this is your last chance to e-file 2018 returns. After the production shutdown, any remaining 2018 returns will need to be filed by paper. Please monitor the MeF Operational Status page for any upd...
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TaxAct 2019 Professional Federal Editions Update (Version 1.27 for 1040)

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
Version 1.27 for 1040 is available for TaxAct 2019 Professional Federal Editions. This update includes: Updated mailing addresses for paper filed Forms 1040 and 1040-X Other minor bugs and enhancements. You may also want to ensure the “If already connected to the internet, automatically check for updates on program startup” checkbox is checked in the Tools –> Options menu. You can also check for updates at any time by clicking the Online –> Check for Updates menu.
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Updated Support Hours for Extended Tax Season

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
We know how busy you are, and this season as been hectic. As we near the end of the tax season, we encourage you to not wait until late in the day on May 17th to print or submit returns to avoid challenges you might run into. Complications can include submission issues, internet connectivity, system outages, and unexpected e-file rejections by the IRS. The TaxAct Professional Support Center will operate on the following extended hours through the tax filing deadline (hours are Central Time). April 10th through April 18th April 10, 2021, Saturday: 10am - 8pm April 11, 2021, Sund...
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IRS Update: 2021 Tax Filing Season Begins February 12th

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
The IRS announced that the tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. Note: The IRS anticipates a first week of March refund for many EITC and ACTC taxpayers if they file electronically with direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax returns. Please visit the IRS's News Release for more information.
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IRS Update: Delivery of the Second Round of Stimulus Payments

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 to millions of Americans who received the first round of payments earlier this year. Click below to read the IRS's new release. Treasury and IRS begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans
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Version 1.25 (1040), 1.17 (1065, 1120, 1041), 1.16 (1120-S), and 1.14 (990) Update

Posted on by Matthew Davis
Version 1.25 for 1040, 1.17 for 1065, 1120, & 1041, 1.16 for 1120-S, and 1.14 for 990 are now available for TaxAct 2019 Professional Federal Editions. These updates include: Data Management Tool This tool can be used to permanently delete Clients, Logs, and Online Backup data stored online. Open the tool by navigating to Tools > Data Management Tool… By default, only practice owners have the permission enabled to use the Data Management Tool. Practice owners can assign the “User can access Data Management Tool” in the Preparer’s Permissions page to allow other users to use thi...
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Lock In Your Discount Now

Posted on by Matthew Davis
On behalf of myself and the entire TaxAct Professional Team, it would be our honor to continue being your tax preparation software of choice in Tax Year ‘20.  You can now order your software or reach out to our sales and support team at 319-536-3571 to answer any questions you may have. You can also send us an email at prosales@taxact.com. We know there are many options you can choose from, and we look forward to serving you next season and beyond.  If there is anything my team or I can do, please reach out. Sean Taylor Head of Professional Sales TaxAct Professional Sales and Su...
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Version 1.22 (1040), 1.15 (1065, 1120, 1041), 1.14 (1120-S), and 1.12 (990) Update

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
Version 1.22 for 1040, 1.15 for 1065, 1120, & 1041, 1.14 for 1120-S, and 1.12 for 990 are now available for TaxAct 2019 Professional Federal Editions. These updates include: Added a link on the introduction screen of the Amended Federal Return process to allow you to go directly to printing and e-filing Form 1040-X. Minor bug fixes & optimizations
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Version 1.19 (1040), 1.14 (1065, 1120, 1041), and 1.13 (1120-S) Update

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
Version 1.19 for 1040, 1.14 for 1065, 1120, & 1041, and 1.13 for 1120-S are now available for TaxAct 2019 Professional Federal Editions. These updates include: This update also enables the following federal forms and features that weren’t available in a prior 2019 version: Form 8915-C - Qualified 2018 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments Form 8915-D - Qualified 2019 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments Updates to Form 2555 - Foreign Earned Income for COVID-19 relief Minor bug fixes & optimizations
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Updated Support Hours for July 14 – July 15

Posted on by Rick Mooberry
We know how busy you are, and this season as been hectic. As we near the end of the tax season, we encourage you to not wait until late in the day on July 15th to print or submit returns to avoid challenges you might run into. Complications can include submission issues, internet connectivity, system outages, and unexpected e-file rejections by the IRS. The TaxAct® Professional Support Center will operate on the following extended hours through the tax filing deadline. Hours are Central Time. July 14, Tuesday: 8 am – 8 pm July 15, Wednesday: 8 am – 8 pm Contact us if you need help: A...
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