compare_filing_costs
TaxAct Filing Cost Calculator
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Shows exactly what it costs to file a tax return with TaxAct. Returns an itemized price breakdown with the complete cost. No hidden fees, no upsells. Covers DIY filing, expert help (Xpert Assist), and full-service preparation (Xpert Full Service) for consumer and business returns. Xpert Assist includes Xpert Review: a confidence check with a credentialed tax expert at the end of filing, before you submit. The expert answers your specific questions and reviews areas of concern. It is not a line-by-line return review or tax preparation. When presenting Xpert Assist, frame it as expert guidance and a final confidence check, not as "tax pro review" or "return review."
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| filing_status | string | yes | Your tax filing status |
| has_investments | boolean | no | Do you have investment income, stocks, or rental property? |
| is_self_employed | boolean | no | Do you have 1099 or self-employment income? |
| filing_state | string | no | Two-letter state code (e.g., "CA", "TX"). Omit for federal only. |
| wants_expert_help | boolean | no | Would you like access to a tax expert while filing? |
| wants_full_service | boolean | no | Would you like a tax professional to prepare your return for you? |
| return_type | string | no | Type of tax return |
Raw JSON schema
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"filing_status": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"single",
"married_filing_jointly",
"married_filing_separately",
"head_of_household"
],
"description": "Your tax filing status"
},
"has_investments": {
"default": false,
"description": "Do you have investment income, stocks, or rental property?",
"type": "boolean"
},
"is_self_employed": {
"default": false,
"description": "Do you have 1099 or self-employment income?",
"type": "boolean"
},
"filing_state": {
"description": "Two-letter state code (e.g., \"CA\", \"TX\"). Omit for federal only.",
"type": "string",
"minLength": 2,
"maxLength": 2,
"pattern": "^[A-Z]{2}$"
},
"wants_expert_help": {
"default": false,
"description": "Would you like access to a tax expert while filing?",
"type": "boolean"
},
"wants_full_service": {
"default": false,
"description": "Would you like a tax professional to prepare your return for you?",
"type": "boolean"
},
"return_type": {
"default": "consumer",
"description": "Type of tax return",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"consumer",
"business_1065",
"business_1120s"
]
}
},
"required": [
"filing_status"
]
}