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Online tax preparation that guides you from your forms to a filed return

Preparing your taxes online can feel like a maze of jargon and forms, where one wrong answer cascades into a return you are not sure about. Many people put it off, then rush at the deadline and either overpay or miss credits because the software never explained what it was asking or why it mattered.

TaxFile makes online tax preparation clear. It reads your W-2s and 1099s, asks plain-language questions when it needs more, and explains each step so you understand your return as it comes together. It finds the deductions and credits you qualify for, runs an error check, and shows you everything for review. Only then does it e-file through an authorized IRS e-file provider. Not tax advice. Review your return before filing. For complex situations, consult a CPA or tax professional.

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Filing status

SAMPLE

Form 1099-NEC

Nonemployee compensation

Payer Box 1, Comp. Fed. tax withheld$0

Pre-loaded sample. TaxFile reads it the same way it reads your real documents.

This is sample data so you can see exactly how TaxFile reads a document. Your real W-2s, 1099s and receipts stay encrypted and are never sold.

Prepare a preview to watch TaxFile read your income, scan 200+ deductions and credits, run the error check, and assemble a review-ready return.

Estimated federal refund

Estimate, not your final return

in deductions and credits found ·

Deductions and credits we found

SAMPLE

Estimated taxable income

Estimated refund

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DEDUCTION SWEEP ERROR CHECK AUTHORIZED IRS E-FILE

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Why it works

What you get with online tax prep

Plain-language guidance

TaxFile asks questions in everyday terms and explains why each one matters, so preparing your return does not require knowing tax jargon.

Reads what you upload

Your W-2s and 1099s are read straight into the return, so preparation starts from your real numbers instead of blank forms.

Clear before you file

An error check and a full summary mean you understand the prepared return before it e-files, with nothing submitted behind your back.

What it handles

Prepared, checked and ready to review

TaxFile reads your W-2s, 1099s and receipts, classifies your income, finds the deductions and credits you qualify for, runs an error and audit-risk check, and assembles a return you review and approve before filing.

Reads W-2s and 1099s into your return
Guides you with plain-language questions
Finds deductions and credits you qualify for
Runs an error check before submission
E-files through an authorized IRS e-file provider after you approve

DEDUCTIONS FOUND Reviewed

Self-employment tax deduction $6,120

Home office (simplified) $1,500

QBI deduction $2,880

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Why TaxFile

One place to prepare, check and file your return

Not a 90-screen interview, not an expensive preparer, and not bare DIY forms. Upload or chat, find your deductions, run the error check, and review before filing, all in one place.

Reads your documents

Upload your W-2s, 1099s and receipts or just answer a few questions. TaxFile reads everything, classifies your income, and fills the forms, so you skip the long interview the old software puts you through.

Finds your deductions

Built for 1099 and Schedule C income, TaxFile surfaces the write-offs and credits you qualify for, each with the dollar amount and a plain-English reason, so you claim what is yours.

Checks before you file

An automated error, consistency and audit-risk check runs over your whole return. You review every figure and approve it, and it is e-filed through an authorized IRS e-file provider only when you say so.

Good questions

Questions about online tax prep

No. TaxFile asks plain-language questions and explains each step, so you can prepare your return without knowing the forms by heart. You review the finished return before it e-files. Prepare your taxes online and follow along.

TaxFile runs an error check and shows you a full, explained summary of your return. You review and approve it before it e-files through an authorized IRS e-file provider. For complex situations, consult a CPA or tax professional.

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File your taxes online, with every deduction found for you.

Upload your documents or answer a few questions and TaxFile prepares your return, finds what you can claim, and checks it for errors. You review and approve before anything is filed.

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Not tax advice · you review before filing · e-file via an authorized IRS e-file provider