[emma]

I have used both and honestly TurboTax does feel smoother especially if you are not super confident about taxes. It almost feels like someone is holding your hand through the process. TaxAct is fine if you already know what you are doing but it is not as friendly for first-timers.

[emma]

The biggest difference for me was cost. TurboTax started cheap but got expensive once i added my state return and self-employment forms. TaxAct was much more affordable. If you are doing a simple return, TaxAct makes more sense in my opinion.

[liam_keller]

I like how TurboTax explains everything in plain language. Even when i had to deal with deductions, it broke it down step by step. TaxAct just kind of throws the forms at you. Some people prefer that, but I personally like more guidance.

[Zoe]

One thing to keep in mind is that TurboTax has a lot of upsells. They try to push you into upgrades and paid features. TaxAct does not push as hard which i appreciated. It made the whole experience feel more straightforward.

[Marcus]

I started with TurboTax years ago because everyone was using it. Later i switched to TaxAct and realized i could do the same thing for way less. The interface is not as pretty but once you know the basics, it is really not a big deal.

[Xlaire]

When i used TaxAct, I felt like it was built for people who already understand taxes a little bit. TurboTax on the other hand is perfect for beginners who need step-by-step guidance. Both filed successfully though, so they work.

[Daniel007]

The refund amount came out the same for me on both, so in the end they did the same job. The only difference was the price and how easy the process felt. TurboTax was easier but cost more, TaxAct was cheaper but a little less smooth.

[reyes]

If you do your taxes every year and are comfortable with it, TaxAct is the better deal. But if you get nervous about messing something up, TurboTax gives more peace of mind. I have stuck with TurboTax for that reason.

[B.taylor]

I used TurboTax for years, but i decided to try TaxAct because i was tired of the high cost. To my surprise i did not miss much. It may not be as polished, but it got the job done correctly, and i ended up saving money.

[alex.g_ink]

TurboTax’s step-by-step system is great if you like having everything explained in detail but it can feel like a lot of extra screens to get through. TaxAct on the other hand, is faster and works better if you already have a good idea of what you are doing.

[Steven]

One thing people forget is that both of them guarantee accuracy. So no matter which one you use, you should be covered if there is an issue. That gave me more confidence to try TaxAct instead of paying extra.

[M.chavez]

TurboTax definitely has stronger customer support. When i ran into an issue, I was able to chat with someone right away and get it sorted out. With TaxAct the support felt slower and not as helpful. So if customer service is important to you, that could be a deciding factor.

[Dawson]

For me the biggest difference came down to the cost of filing a state return. TurboTax charges quite a bit for it, while TaxAct’s price is much lower. That ended up being the main reason i decided to switch.

[Justmelissa-114]

TurboTax definitely feels friendlier but you pay for that friendliness. If someone is confident enough with numbers TaxAct is a great way to save money without losing accuracy.

[Emily]

One thing i noticed with TurboTax is that it keeps pushing audit defense and other add-ons, which gets pretty annoying after a while. TaxAct felt more straightforward and just let me finish my return without all the extra upselling.