# TaxAct Business Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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TaxAct Business

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of TaxAct Business

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

YT

Yonatan T

AccountantAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It is entirely reasonable for entrepreneurs, and guides you through every one of the inquiries to autofill our charges.“

July 23, 2021

LA

Luis A

Tax PreparerFinancial Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Previous software was cheaper but difficult to use and the support was terrible.“

May 5, 2022

LH

Lori H

Pet sitterVeterinary, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I like that this is a relatively inexpensive way to do your taxes. If you have questions, it will help guide you through them. “

July 28, 2021

gb

geradi b

naAccounting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“can't think of any cons at the moment. Although not needed, there is no refund advance, you have to wait to receive from the government. “

November 11, 2021

TL

Teresa L

Owner Retail, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“The is the main reason I switch because the price is right and they have great customer service.“

January 22, 2021

CM

Cheryl M

Occupational therapist Health, Wellness and Fitness, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I forget my password after a year, don’t remember where I put it. “

March 26, 2021

SK

Samuel K

UserPrinting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The platform as a whole is simple to use and the pricing options are quite fair, as well.“

March 1, 2021

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Shilleah S.  
Sales and Marketing Manager  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy Way of Doing Our Small Business Taxes on Our Own!"

June 17, 2019

5.0

I loved TaxAct when we did use it! It is very affordable for small business owners, and guides you through all the questions in order to autofill our taxes.

Pros

It walked me through all the uploading and importing of our business tax information, and pretty much held my hand the whole way through our business taxes.

Cons

We ended up switching our Payroll to Intuit, so was easier for us to use Turbotax this year instead of TaxAct, since it is directly linked with our payroll

Alternatives considered

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

Price and ease of use, though we did end up going back to TurboTax since we switched our payroll to Intuit Quickbooks.

Review Source

YT

Yonatan T.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### ""Simple Method of Doing Our Independent company Expenses all alone!""

July 23, 2021

5.0

I cherished TaxAct when we utilized it! It is entirely reasonable for entrepreneurs, and guides you through every one of the inquiries to autofill our charges.

Pros

It strolled me through all the transferring and bringing in of our business charge data, and basically held my hand the entire way through our business charges.

Cons

We wound up changing our Finance to Intuit, so was simpler for us to utilize Turbotax this year rather than TaxAct, since it is straightforwardly connected with our finance.

Switched from

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Cost and usability, however we wound up returning to TurboTax since we changed our finance to Intuit Quickbooks.

Review Source

DD

David D.  
President  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Terrible option for small service businesses "

March 22, 2025

1.0

Great until this issue. The “best solution” they could offer was a discount on software I shouldn’t need to purchase in the first place.

Pros

I’ve been largely satisfied for the past six years until I ran into a logical flaw in the software‘s 1120 S wizard. They don’t allow for the common scenario of a corporate IRS filing with a non-corporate state filing.

Cons

Being told I needed to purchase additional unnecessary software to overcome a logical flaw in tax act design was very disappointing.

Alternatives considered

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

Originally, taxACT had the best 1120s wizard and was cost-effective compared to hiring a professional.

Review Source

JB

John B.  
Managing Partner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "TaxAct Professional"

June 29, 2021

4.0

Absolutely love it. It actually is more comprehensive than required.

Pros

The only thing that would make this software better is a little more ability to customize reporting.

Cons

Backroom reporting could be a little more flexible. However, it is a minor issue in the overall performance.

Alternatives considered

[Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/)[Drake Tax](https://www.capterra.com/p/176133/Drake-Tax/)[TaxSlayer Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/189000/TaxSlayer-Pro/)

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

It felt more comprehensive and much easier to input.

Review Source

Response from TaxAct

July 6, 2021

Hi John - thank you for your feedback. Our team is working to update the software in time for TY21 - I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the changes! If our team can ever provide additional assistance, please do not hesitate to give them a call at 319-536-3571 or prosales@taxact.com.

ER

Earlie R.  
Musician  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "What's Your Business without TaxAct Business"

January 28, 2020

5.0

I love TaxAct Business and will use it forever!

Pros

This is definitely the tool for your business if you're a sole proprietor. The navigation of this software is phenomenal resulting in me not missing any of my deductions and expenses that I can write off! The customer/technical support is always available to answer any questions.

Cons

Sometimes, the wording can be a bit confusing, but customer service comes in to save the day for me!

Alternatives considered

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

TaxAct - I was referred by a business colleague.

Review Source

Response from TaxAct

July 6, 2021

Hi Earlie - thank you so much for your kind words. We love having you as a customer! If our team can ever provide additional assistance, please do not hesitate to give them a call at 319-536-3571 or prosales@taxact.com.

HC

Hailey C.  
Coordinator  
Events Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "So easy to use"

June 19, 2019

5.0

I will use this again and again. If you have any experience doing your own taxes you will breeze through this. If you have never done your own taxes, you may find yourself asking a few questions or needing clarifications but the application has planned for this and you will easily find the answers you need.

Pros

Taxact provides everything you need in order to do taxes. If there are any confusions or questions, there is usually a button that will clarify what it is asking. Everything is stated clearly.

Cons

Some things are listed only by their "technical title" and I would have to figure out which is which myself. Minor inconvenience for those not familiar with tax forms.

Switched from

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Turbo tax offered a more "user friendly" name for each form but the overall price was more. It was worth it to save money to switch to TaxAct. TaxAct was still easy to use and I completed my taxes quickly with limited hassle and saved more money than I would have with TurboTax.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Pet sitter  
Veterinary  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cheaper than a tax preparer."

July 28, 2021

5.0

I have used Taxact for years without any problems. It is easy to file electronically.

Pros

I like that this is a relatively inexpensive way to do your taxes. If you have questions, it will help guide you through them. I have been using this software for close to a decade and never had a problem or audit. It saves your information from the previous year and uploads it to your new tax form.

Cons

I am not anywhere near being a tax expert and sometimes I have questions. Sometimes the answers are not clear to me. You will pay a higher amount if your taxes are complicated and lengthy.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
User  
Printing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very Simple to Use!"

March 1, 2021

5.0

Pros

I have used TaxAct the past couple of years in order to file both my state and federal taxes without any problems whatsoever. When they say they are able to file the most accurate return, they mean it. I say that because they allow more options to choose from when it comes to deductions, for instance, when filing. The platform as a whole is simple to use and the pricing options are quite fair, as well. You can save even more, (20% off the cost of your federal filing), when you visit their website via the following link: https://refer.taxact.com/s/lakingsrule1472583693

Cons

Nothing to report on this front, luckily!

Review Source

Response from TaxAct

July 6, 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having you as a customer! If our team can ever provide additional assistance, please do not hesitate to give them a call at 319-536-3571 or prosales@taxact.com.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director of Marketing  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Use every year for taxes and cheaper than competitors"

August 15, 2019

5.0

Pros

It is cheaper than TurboTax and other bigger tax solutions. It's also very easy to use and walks you through each step to earn the biggest refund.

Cons

Some questions were confusing and it could do a little better job explaining certain terms.

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

It was cheaper

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Automotive Technician  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "TaxAct Business : All your e-filing tax needs in one software"

February 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

I love that it has step by step instruction for filing your taxes online. It is also very affordable and has great online support.

Cons

There wasn't anything at all I could complain about!

Review Source

JD

Jack D.  
Owner  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Robust Business Tax Software"

September 2, 2019

5.0

Pros

TaxAct offered a few features that other business tax software services didn't offer, which allowed us to use a software to file our taxes rather than hiring an accountant.

Cons

The help database sometimes lacked clarification on certain tax terms.

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

TaxAct was the only software that offered all the features we needed for our particular business. It was our only software option.

Review Source

LL

Lisa L.  
owner  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I feel comfortable recommending TaxAct"

August 24, 2019

5.0

It's been a great experience, I've used it every year for a while now, for my business and others.

Pros

TaxAct has a great free software product, but this Business software is good for businesses. I do my own taxes and also help others and I'm happy when I use TaxAct.

Cons

I feel that the ease of use is great and the price is reasonable, no complaints. It meets the competition and exceeds it.

Review Source

TF

TImothy F.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great product"

October 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

Great product easy to use affordable and great for multitasking many different other repairs for the office

Cons

I have no issues with the software it works perfectly for our business

Review Source

LW

Lisa W.  
Law Firm Administrator  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tax software for business."

August 1, 2019

4.0

Pros

The ease of migrating data forward year to year. The ability to set up secure users that can log in individually.

Cons

The initial setup can be a bit confusing.

Review Source

LA

Luis A.  
Tax Preparer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "TaxAct Software for Business"

May 5, 2022

5.0

I have had a great experience with this software. Previous software was cheaper but difficult to use and the support was terrible.

Pros

It is easy to use, customer support has been great.

Cons

No Cons that I can think of. Everything seems great with this software. every year it gets better and better.

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

The fetures it provided, the cost and the ease to import my clients from my previous software.

Review Source

BJ

Brian J.  
CFO  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tax Act Review 2020"

April 20, 2021

4.0

I found it easy to use and it met all of my needs for filing several individual federal and state taxes and the efile process was also very easy to use, so it worked great for me.

Pros

Tax act is easy to use when following the question and answer sections. It also highlights areas of your taxes that you might not have thought about. You can import your prior tax return very easily and for some IRS tax forms you can also import the data directly from the senders. The software have several quality control reviews for federal and state taxes. You can efile your returns or print and mail your returns. You can also save your returns and a backup copy of your return on your computer

Cons

There are different tax software packages depending on how complicated your taxes are, so you need to make sure you pick the correct software by Tax Act. Also in getting some customer support it took a long time to get someone on the phone and they were not that helpful.

Review Source

Response from TaxAct

July 6, 2021

Hi Brian - we understand that choosing a tax software package can be difficult. However, our sales team prides themselves on helping our customers work through the options & ensure that you are not overpaying. As we head into TY21, please feel free to give them a call at 319-536-3571 or via email at prosales@taxact.com.

SS

Sandra S.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tax Act is great"

January 28, 2023

5.0

It is user friendly

Pros

It's value and how the interview questions were formatted. Easy to understand.

Cons

I liked the whole thing. The software was a breeze to use.

Review Source

BD

Brenda D.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "TaxAct is a great software"

June 23, 2022

5.0

I provide different types of taxes returns for clients, and TaxAct handles them all

Pros

The software is easy to use, and the most recent improvements are wonderful

Cons

Customer service could be improved during tax season

Review Source

GN

Gary N.  
owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "very happy with product"

June 15, 2022

5.0

Pros

very close to the prior software I used

Cons

step by step questions walk straight though tax interview

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

price for use

Switched from

[H&R Block](https://www.capterra.com/p/123072/H-R-Block-At-Home-Premium-Business/)

growing business

Review Source

SS

Shannon S.  
Artist  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I recommend tax act"

May 6, 2021

5.0

I have used tax act for many years and each year it meets all my tax needs correctly and in a professional but fast manner

Pros

Free tax filing and user-friendly also meets all tax needs

Cons

I have yet to find any cons while using tax act for my yearly taxes

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

Free filing and easy use

Switched from

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Too expensive

Review Source

Response from TaxAct

July 6, 2021

Shannon - thank you so much for your kind words. We love having you as a customer! If our team can ever provide additional assistance, please do not hesitate to give them a call at 319-536-3571 or prosales@taxact.com.

ST

Stacey T.  
Center Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple Filing"

July 15, 2021

4.0

TaxAct makes tax time much easier for me to file taxes on my own.

Pros

Data can be pulled from previous years, making it quick and easy to enter information that has stayed the same.

Cons

Questions can get redundant that have to be answered multiple times. There are features I do not take advantage of, but the cost seems like it could have a lower option.

Review Source

TB

Tanya B.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good tax software"

September 24, 2019

5.0

I use this for my personal businesses and have been very happy. Switched a few years ago and wouldn't go back.

Pros

I like the cost compared to Turbo Tax and the results come out exactly the same when comparing the two options.

Cons

Customer support could be better and sometimes finding information on the tax items is hard to find.

Switched from

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Cost

Review Source

SH

Susan H.  
Graphic Artist  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to Use What More Can You Ask For"

September 9, 2019

5.0

Tackling that year-end chore of filing my taxes is almost palatable with TaxAct Business.

Pros

TaxAct Business takes the headaches out of filing taxes... well almost. Let's face it, you still have to file them :( After you have your final numbers, it's just plug and play. Electronic filing is a breeze.

Cons

I discovered that my taxes did not get filed a couple of years ago. I have to confess that it might have been totally my error but just be sure you get the confirmation email that your returns have been accepted.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I love TaxAct Business, great pricing. "

August 1, 2019

5.0

Pros

What I like most about TaxAct Business are the prices and the ability to do taxes at home. Also being able to go back and see previous years, and get help from a tax professional.

Cons

Well unlike some other tax software, it's not as automated and colorful.

Alternatives considered

[TurboTax Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/179846/TurboxTax-Business/)

Reason for choosing TaxAct Business

Pricing.

Review Source

LE

Lisa E.  
owner/maker  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy tax solution"

September 17, 2019

5.0

Pros

\-super easy to use -all terms are defined in simple explanations so anyone can understand -it's easy to go back to any page and edit previous entries -you are prompted to answer yes/no to tons of questions so you don't miss out on any deductions -you can file your state and federal taxes right there at the website -you can save your progress and come back at a later time

Cons

there's nothing I don't like about taxact! It makes doing my taxes super simple

Review Source

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