Free
Do it yourself. Form 1040 only, no schedules.
- Federal
- $0
- Per state
- $54.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesDependents & child credits
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
TaxAct pricing for 2025 returns
Self-filing tiers with an assisted option and separately priced add-ons. Here is every plan, what it supports, and what it's estimated to cost for common situations.
What TaxAct costs for common situations
Cheapest TaxAct plan that handles each return, with federal, state and required add-ons included.
| Situation | Cheapest plan that fits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | Free, do it yourself | $54.99 |
| Freelancer in California | Deluxe: Stock sales (Form 8949) support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Family investing in New York | Deluxe: Crypto transactions support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Crypto trader in Florida | Premier, do it yourself | $99.99 |
| Family with kids in Georgia | Deluxe: Interest & dividends support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | Deluxe, do it yourself | $189.97 |
TaxAct plans
Deluxe
Do it yourself. Deductions, credits and HSA.
- Federal
- $59.99
- Per state
- $64.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)Multiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
Premier
Do it yourself. Investments and rentals.
- Federal
- $99.99
- Per state
- $64.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)1099-K personal itemsRental incomeCapital gains (Schedule D)Stock sales (Form 8949)Crypto transactionsMultiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
Self-Employed
Do it yourself. Premier plus freelance and business income.
- Federal
- $109.99
- Per state
- $64.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)Freelance / business income1099-K personal itemsRental incomeCapital gains (Schedule D)Stock sales (Form 8949)Crypto transactionsMultiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
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