The software package is available for Windows 95 and Windows 98, offering over 80 forms, schedules and worksheets that consumers may need to complete their taxes. The program asks a series of questions necessary to complete the tax forms, then automatically calculates the return based on the users answers. Or users may skip the Federal QnA and enter data directly onto selected forms. As the return is completed, the program automatically audits the return and alerts the user of missing data. When finished, users can print and mail their own IRS-approved forms and schedules, or they can file their return electronically.
Electronic filing cuts down on errors and speeds the processing of returns and refunds.
TaxACT is updated for all 1998 tax law changes and the software can be used for an unlimited number of tax returns. Online program help is just a mouse click away. Plus, the software includes links to Internet sites offering tax saving advice and tips. State versions are also available for twenty different states. Information entered for the federal forms will be automatically transferred into the state forms, so there will be no duplication of effort for the user.