Tax filing guidance, cost comparison, document checklists, and refund estimates by TaxAct.
| Endpoint | https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp (streamable-http) |
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| Registry version | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 8 tools · grade A (98) · pin ts_3c958d3901e6c2c2ccdbf99d95225bc3 · protocol 2025-06-18 |
| First / last listed | 2026-10-25 05:14 UTC / 2026-10-25 05:14 UTC |
| Grade over time | 2026-10-25: A (98), 8 tools |
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Tools: compare_filing_costs estimate_taxes connect_with_expert tax_document_checklist ask_tax_question find_interview_topic tax_deadlines explain_tax_document
compare_filing_costs | 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 params: filing_status*, has_investments, is_self_employed, filing_state, wants_expert_help, wants_full_service, return_type |
estimate_taxes | Provides a rough federal (and optionally state) tax refund or amount owed estimate from basic inputs. Uses 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction (including OBBB senior deduction for age 65+), and child tax credit. Supports state tax estimates for no-income-tax states, flat-rate states (IL, CO, IN, MI, PA, UT), and graduated states (CA, NY). This is an approximate estimate only: it covers W-2/wage params: filing_status*, total_income*, federal_withholding*, num_dependents, is_65_or_older, is_blind, spouse_is_65_or_older, spouse_is_blind, filing_state |
connect_with_expert | Helps the user connect with a credentialed TaxAct tax professional via Xpert Assist. Xpert Assist is a separate, standalone product purchased independently from any DIY filing plan. It is NOT included with or bundled into any TaxAct DIY tier. Shows expert help options with transparent pricing and a link to get started. Available for both consumer (1040) and business returns. params: return_type, topic, preferred_channel |
tax_document_checklist | Returns a personalized list of tax documents and forms you need to gather before filing your tax return. Based on your income sources, deductions, and life events. Covers W-2s, 1099s, receipts, and other IRS forms. This is for DIY filers preparing their own return. params: filing_status*, income_sources, deductions_and_events, num_dependents, filing_state |
ask_tax_question | Answers tax questions using TaxAct's TY2025 tax law knowledge base. Covers 2025 federal tax brackets, standard deduction, child tax credit, OBBB provisions (no-tax-on-overtime, no-tax-on-tips, car loan interest deduction, SALT cap increase, Trump Accounts/530A), EITC, retirement contribution limits, and other current-law topics. Answers are grounded in verified IRS references, not LLM training dat params: question* |
find_interview_topic | Finds where to enter specific tax information in the TaxAct interview. Search by topic, form number, or keyword (e.g., "W-2", "1099-R", "charitable contributions", "crypto", "overtime deduction"). Returns the interview breadcrumb path showing where to navigate. Covers 150+ topics across individual (1040) and business returns. No account required. params: query*, return_type |
tax_deadlines | Returns key tax deadlines for the 2025 tax year (filing in 2026). Includes federal filing deadline, extension deadline, estimated tax payment dates, document mailing deadlines, and state-specific deadlines. Optionally provide a state code for state-specific dates. params: state, include_estimated_payments, include_document_deadlines |
explain_tax_document | Explains what a tax form is, what each box means, which boxes are most important for filing, and where to enter the data in TaxAct. Covers W-2, all common 1099 forms, 1098 forms, and other tax documents. Ask about a specific form or a general document type. Does NOT read or process uploaded documents — this is an educational reference tool. params: form_name*, focus_box |
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