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About the TaxAct Self-Employed

TaxAct Self-Employed is a specialized tax preparation software product tailored for self-employed individuals such as freelancers, independent contractors, small business owners, and sole proprietors. It offers step-by-step guidance for filing federal and state tax returns, automatically finds write-offs for common self-employment expenses like supplies, mileage, and marketing costs, and supports reporting income, depreciation, and more. The software features real-time refund tracking, error and audit risk notifications (TaxAct Alerts), multiple import options for W-2s, charitable contributions, and prior year tax data, plus a 100% accuracy guarantee and maximum refund guarantee. Additional support is available via live tax experts through Xpert Assist. Pricing typically starts with free federal filing and fees for state returns and upgraded support.