Contact Information: Contact: Jessi Dolmage Public Relations Manager 319-373-3600
Year-End Planning Takes on New Importance for 2009 Returns
TaxACT 2009 Preview Versions Will Help Taxpayers See How the 2009 Stimulus and Other Tax Law Changes Will Affect Their Returns
| Source: 2nd Story Software, Inc.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA--(Marketwire - October 1, 2009) - 2nd Story Software®, Inc., the makers of
TaxACT®, announces the release of TaxACT 2009 Free Federal Edition and
Deluxe Preview Versions.
TaxACT is the only Web-based tax planning and preparation solution to offer
a year-round solution, releasing Preview Versions of its federal software
in October and Final Versions in January.
"With so many tax law changes in 2009 and the economy still rebounding,
taxpayers need a reliable solution to assess their tax situation early, now
more than ever. TaxACT provides that preview to help taxpayers understand
how their year-end decisions can affect their 2009 return," says Lance
Dunn, CPA and President of 2nd Story Software.
The Preview Versions of TaxACT include the latest tax law changes,
including the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act credits and deductions,
as well as new and enhanced features to help taxpayers get a head start on
their 2009 federal returns.
"This year, we've given TaxACT users even more time-saving navigation,
calculator and data entry tools," explains Dunn. "For example, people who
used another software solution last year may be able to import basic
information from a PDF copy of their 2008 return into TaxACT, eliminating
data entry time and possible errors. We've also added an investment tool
called Stock Assistant that allows for faster entry of 1099 data and
provides a summary view of investment income.
"Finding information in the Help Center should be even easier this year,"
added Dunn. "In addition, TaxACT's worksheet that makes completing the
FAFSA faster and easier available in TaxACT Deluxe in previous years is now
available to Free Edition users, as well."
In addition to the Accuracy Guarantee, Maximum Refund Pledge and
Satisfaction Guarantee, TaxACT is offering a new guarantee to its Online
users -- the Price Lock Guarantee. "With the Price Lock Guarantee, TaxACT
Online Deluxe, State and Ultimate Bundle users will never have to guess how
much they're paying. They'll pay the price that was advertised in the offer
they used to register -- regardless of when they print or e-file their
return," Dunn says.
All taxpayers can use TaxACT Online now for a free forecast of their
federal and state tax refund or liability amount. All information entered
into the Preview Versions will transfer to the Final Versions when released
in January. Users only need to complete an online registration form to
access TaxACT Online Free Federal Edition or Deluxe.
TaxACT Products
TaxACT Free Federal Edition and Deluxe include all the forms most taxpayers
need to prepare and file an individual 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ return. TaxACT
also covers those with business income, capital gains, rental income,
itemized deductions and depreciation.
In addition, users can choose between two platforms: TaxACT Online
(over-the-Web) or TaxACT software (a download file). TaxACTOnline.com is
the 2nd most visited online destination for tax preparation services.(i)
TaxACT is designed to make preparing your taxes easy, fast and reliable
with a focus on providing software to taxpayers at little or no cost.
TaxACT State editions, released in January, integrate completely with Free
Edition or Deluxe to guarantee that the data from federal forms transfers
smoothly to your state return, reducing time and room for error.
About 2nd Story Software, Inc.
2nd Story Software, a privately held company founded in 1998, is critically
acclaimed as being a leader in developing affordable tax preparation
software and Web-based services directly to consumers. TaxACT products
continually provide their users with well-informed tax strategies in an
easy-to-use format, while maintaining focus on providing the best value for
customers. More information about TaxACT products may be found by visiting
www.TaxACT.com.
2nd Story Software has earned the BizRate® Circle of Excellence for six
consecutive years. The award recognizes the top performing online retailers
that provided outstanding customer experiences throughout the year, as
rated by their customers.
Find TaxACT on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TaxACT and follow TaxACT on
Twitter at www.Twitter.com/TaxACT.
(i) According to collective week end reports released by Hitwise™ during
the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax seasons.