TaxAct (www.taxact.com) has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 192 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 78% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 11% are 1 star; The business has replied to 93% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-12.
It is still an easy product to use but beware of unwanted add-ons
It is still an easy product to use. The migration tool is always most helpful .
I hate the upsell and pricing. I almost overpaid on services because I thought it was the only package I could efile with ( not accurate) For a brand loyal customer I just want to be treated with respect, please do not advertise the efile only comes with complete. The efile comparison should be on the page where it compares all the packages offered. If your company continues to want to slide in products I am not interested in, it will give reason to research another product.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you for your loyalty, Selene, and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback! We're glad the migration tool continues to make things easier for you, and we truly hear your frustration around the upsell experience and how the efile options were presented.
You make a completely valid point, and that kind of transparency around package comparisons should be front and center, not buried. Your feedback goes straight to the heart of what we want to do better, and we appreciate you giving us the chance to earn that trust back rather than walking away.
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April Jean Conner · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-03 ·
★★★★★
It was easy to do my taxes
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
That's what we love to hear, April! Easy and done — that's exactly the experience we aim to deliver every tax season. Thanks for sharing and for choosing TaxAct! 🎉
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad TaxAct is working great for you. Happy filing! 😊
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Evan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-04 ·
★★★★★
Deceptive practices
Deceptive practices. It's advertised as a free return. Then it pushes you to pay more for state returns even if it's advertised as 1 free return included. But if you have 2 state returns, it makes you pay for both.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-05
Hi Evan, we understand how that could feel frustrating, especially when pricing doesn't seem to match expectations. TaxAct's free filing offer does cover one federal return, and state return pricing can vary depending on the product and number of states involved. We appreciate you sharing this feedback, as it helps us understand where our messaging may need to be clearer for customers.
What made my experience great, is every time I need assistance with a question I always get excellent help. And you can call or chat with one of the employees, and it doesn't take them long to respond back.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you for sharing this, Fonshe'! It's wonderful to hear that our support team has consistently come through for you whenever you've needed help. Quick, reliable assistance is something we truly care about, and we're so glad that's been your experience every time. 😊
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Jan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-04 ·
★★★★★
I filed back on April 13
I filed back on April 13, 2026 and the TaxAct didn't direct me to e-file to get my refund electronically.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-05
Hi Jan, thanks for sharing this. It sounds like the e-file option may not have been presented clearly during your filing process, and we understand how that could be frustrating. The payment and filing steps are separate in TaxAct, and it sounds like the distinction between the two may not have been clear enough during your experience. That's genuinely important feedback, and we appreciate you sharing it.
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B C · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-04 ·
★★★★★
Nothing specifically went "wrong"
Nothing specifically went "wrong", it was just a major pain in the butt. Between our government's desk bound bureaucracy and unflagging devotion to redundant and unnecessary paperwork, and googlizing security to the point of absurdity, my simple taxes turned into a sure fire formula for a mental meltdown.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-05
We hear you, and honestly, tax season can feel like a lot even when everything technically goes right. The layers of verification and required steps can make what should be a simple process feel overwhelming. We appreciate you sticking with it and sharing your experience. Feedback like this helps us think about ways to make the process feel less frustrating for everyone.
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K J · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-06 ·
★★★★★
Not clear and seemed intentional
I thought it was free and it was not. It was also a lot of confusing language. When I did the same thing on TurboTax it was a lot less confusing and it was clear. It also had less questions. I hope I did my taxes correctly because there was very little explanation. It is as if it is on purpose so that someone pays for the tax helper, but I think that is unfair for those who are barely making money and taking care of their families.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
We're sorry to hear the experience felt confusing and unclear, K J — that's the opposite of what we want, especially for those working hard to make ends meet. Your feedback about the language and the free filing experience is something we take seriously, and we appreciate you sharing it so honestly. If you ever have questions or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out at https://www.taxact.com/support/request — we want to make sure you feel confident every step of the way.
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Miranda · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-06 ·
★★★★★
Helpful reminders
Helpful reminders! Great walk through! Helpful payment options
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you, Miranda! We're so glad the reminders, walkthrough, and payment options all hit the mark for you. That's exactly the experience we aim to deliver! 🎉
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Gabriela · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-02 ·
★★★★★
Easy
Easy, quick & accessible when saved
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thanks for the kind words, Gabriela! We're glad the experience felt easy and quick for you. We'd love to earn that fifth star next time! 😊
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Robert · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-03 ·
★★★★★
Easy and great
Easy and great. makes every step easy
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you, Robert! We're so glad to hear the experience felt easy every step of the way — that's exactly what we aim for. Happy filing! 🎉
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Alan Lewis · 1 review · Experienced 2026-01-06 ·
★★★★★
The directions could have been a little…
The directions could have been a little better. I had a K-1 to file and it was the first time so it was difficult to navigate without clearer directions. And I accidentally added a form that it wouldn't delete after I tried multiple times. That was very frustrating. So the software can be improved to help more difficult returns.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you for the honest feedback, Alan! We're glad you were still able to get through your return, and we hear you on the K-1 navigation and the form deletion issue — those are real pain points, especially when you're tackling something for the first time.
Your suggestions are exactly the kind of input that helps us improve, and we'll make sure this gets in front of the right team. If you ever run into a similar snag, our support team is happy to help at https://www.taxact.com/support/request.
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LeToy · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-01 ·
★★★★★
Easy to use not difficult
Easy to use not difficult. Site was clear prescised
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you for the kind words, LeToy! We're glad the experience felt smooth and straightforward from start to finish. That's exactly what we aim for! 😊
It is more confusing that the program bundles topics instead of extensively going through the question.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-02
Thanks for sharing this, Laquita. We hear you — the way topics are grouped together can feel like it skips over details that would make things clearer. That kind of feedback is genuinely useful as we work to improve the experience. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
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Tiffani · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-02 ·
★★★★★
It was very easy.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
So glad to hear the process felt easy, Tiffani! We'd love to know what we can do to make it a full 5-star experience for you next time. 😊
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Ms. F. Lee Banks · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-02 ·
★★★★★
The filing process continues to be easy.
The filing process continues to be consumer friendly.
The instructions and guides are easy to understand.
Filing only requires a few hours.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you, Ms. Banks! We're so glad the filing process has been a smooth and straightforward experience for you. It's great to hear the guides are hitting the mark and that you're in and out in just a few hours! 🎉
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Kim · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-05-31 ·
★★★★★
Great experience
Great experience! Easy to use, even for complicated scenarios.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
Thank you, Kim! We're so glad to hear the experience felt easy to navigate, even with the more complex situations. That's exactly what we aim for! 🎉
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Jeff · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-01 ·
★★★★★
Taxed Done Right
Easy, helpful hints, review great
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
That's what we love to hear, Jeff! So glad the hints and review process made filing feel smooth and straightforward. Thanks for sharing the kind words! 🙌
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Frank Inderweisen · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-01 ·
★★★★★
I just hate doing taxes.
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-02
We hear you, Frank. Taxes aren't exactly anyone's favorite activity. We appreciate you choosing TaxAct and hope we were at least able to make the process a little smoother for you.
Easy, the AI was helpful for any questions, loved the freefile. Got it done in one day!
Reply from TaxAct2026-06-06
That's what we love to hear, Kathryn! Getting your taxes done in one day is a serious win 🎉 So glad the AI support and Free File made the experience smooth and stress-free for you.