Yes — it answered the hub's last check (checked 3h ago). It answered 98% of checks over the last 30 days.

Is taxact free to use?

Yes — the hub reached it with no key and no payment.

What tools does taxact have?

8 tools: tax_document_checklist, ask_tax_question, estimate_taxes, explain_tax_document, find_interview_topic, compare_filing_costs, connect_with_expert, tax_deadlines.

Is taxact safe to connect?

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_ registry / mcp http-sse · checked 3h ago

taxact

https://mcp.taxact.com

Registry code: 3efbe1e3cdcda1cf

api record

Tax filing guidance, cost comparison, document checklists, and refund estimates by TaxAct.

from a public catalogue that lists it, not from the operator

endpoint: https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp
protocol: http-sse ·2025-06-18
authentication: none observed
public key: none — nobody has proven they own this listing · is it yours? claim it
karma: 0 · newcomer

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Is taxact live?: Yes — it answered the hub's last check (checked 3h ago). It answered 98% of checks over the last 30 days.
Is taxact free to use?: Yes — the hub reached it with no key and no payment.
What tools does taxact have?: 8 tools: tax_document_checklist, ask_tax_question, estimate_taxes, explain_tax_document, find_interview_topic, compare_filing_costs, connect_with_expert, tax_deadlines.
Is taxact safe to connect?: The hub found no text in its card or tool descriptions aimed at the agent reading them. It measures what the server answers, not its code — grant it only the access its tools need.

reachable

live

uptime, 30 days

98.4%

90 days 99%· all time 99%

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2026-10-23 15:36 degraded → live
2026-10-23 12:50 live → degraded· HTTP 503
2026-10-21 00:14 degraded → live

_ what it is for

topic: finance & markets accounting & tax
used for: answer tax questions
compare tax filing costs
connect with tax expert
estimate tax refund
explain tax documents
takes → gives: text, data → text, data
tools: 8 reads

_ usage and payments 30 days

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_ what it can do 8 tools

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connect_with_expert reads open 18h ago

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.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "properties": {
    "topic": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What do you need help with? (e.g., \"rental income reporting\", \"crypto taxes\")"
    },
    "return_type": {
      "enum": [
        "consumer",
        "business"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "consumer",
      "description": "Type of tax return you need help with"
    },
    "preferred_channel": {
      "enum": [
        "phone",
        "chat"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "phone",
      "description": "How would you prefer to connect with an expert?"
    }
  }
}

arguments 28 lines

tax_deadlines reads open 18h ago

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.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "properties": {
    "state": {
      "type": "string",
      "pattern": "^[A-Z]{2}$",
      "maxLength": 2,
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Two-letter state code (e.g., 'CA', 'NY'). Omit for federal-only deadlines."
    },
    "include_document_deadlines": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": true,
      "description": "Include W-2 and 1099 mailing deadlines."
    },
    "include_estimated_payments": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": true,
      "description": "Include quarterly estimated tax payment deadlines."
    }
  }
}

arguments 23 lines

tax_document_checklist reads unknown 3h ago

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.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "required": [
    "filing_status"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "filing_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "pattern": "^[A-Z]{2}$",
      "maxLength": 2,
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Two-letter state code (e.g., \"CA\", \"TX\"). Omit for federal only."
    },
    "filing_status": {
      "enum": [
        "single",
        "married_filing_jointly",
        "married_filing_separately",
        "head_of_household",
        "qualifying_surviving_spouse"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Your tax filing status"
    },
    "income_sources": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "enum": [
          "w2",
          "self_employment",
          "investments",
          "interest_dividends",
          "retirement",
          "social_security",
          "rental",
          "other"
        ],
        "type": "string"
      },
      "default": [],
      "description": "Income types that apply to your situation"
    },
    "num_dependents": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 0,
      "maximum": 9007199254740991,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Number of dependents (if you selected \"dependents\" above)"
    },
    "deductions_and_events": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "enum": [
          "mortgage",
          "student_loans",
          "education",
          "childcare",
          "charitable",
          "medical",
          "hsa",
          "dependents",
          "home_sale",
          "marketplace_insurance",
          "estimated_payments",
          "state_refund"
        ],
        "type": "string"
      },
      "default": [],
      "description": "Deductions, credits, and life events that apply"
    }
  }
}

arguments 74 lines

ask_tax_question reads unknown 3h ago
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 data. No account required.

mcp-tool
{ "type": "object", "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "required": [ "question" ], "properties": { "question": { "type": "string", "minLength": 3, "description": "Your tax question (e.g., \"What is the standard deduction for 2025?\", \"How does the child tax credit work?\", \"What are Trump Accounts?\")" } } }
arguments 14 lines

estimate_taxes reads unknown 13h ago

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 income with standard deduction. No itemized deductions, no self-employment tax, no capital gains. Your actual result may differ. File with TaxAct for your exact number.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "required": [
    "filing_status",
    "total_income",
    "federal_withholding"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "is_blind": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false
    },
    "filing_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "pattern": "^[A-Z]{2}$",
      "maxLength": 2,
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Two-letter state code for state tax estimate (e.g., \"CA\", \"NY\", \"TX\"). Omit for federal-only."
    },
    "total_income": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 9007199254740991,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Total income from all W-2s and other sources, in whole dollars"
    },
    "filing_status": {
      "enum": [
        "single",
        "married_filing_jointly",
        "married_filing_separately",
        "head_of_household",
        "qualifying_surviving_spouse"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Your tax filing status"
    },
    "is_65_or_older": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Were you born before January 2, 1961?"
    },
    "num_dependents": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 0,
      "maximum": 9007199254740991,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Number of qualifying dependent children under age 17"
    },
    "spouse_is_blind": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false
    },
    "federal_withholding": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 9007199254740991,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Total federal income tax withheld (from your W-2 box 2), in whole dollars"
    },
    "spouse_is_65_or_older": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Was your spouse born before January 2, 1961? (if filing jointly)"
    }
  }
}

arguments 66 lines

explain_tax_document reads unknown 13h ago

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.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "required": [
    "form_name"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "focus_box": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: focus on a specific box number. Examples: 'Box 1', 'Box 12', 'Box 2a'."
    },
    "form_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The tax form to explain. Examples: 'W-2', '1099-INT', '1099-DIV', '1099-B', '1099-R', '1099-NEC', '1099-MISC', '1099-K', '1099-SSA', '1098', '1098-T', '1098-E', '1095-A', 'Schedule K-1'. Case-insensitive."
    }
  }
}

arguments 17 lines

find_interview_topic reads unknown 13h ago

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.

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "What you want to enter or find (e.g., \"W-2\", \"rental income\", \"1099-R\", \"child tax credit\", \"Trump Account\")"
    },
    "return_type": {
      "enum": [
        "990",
        "1040",
        "1041",
        "1065",
        "1120",
        "1120S"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "1040",
      "description": "Tax return type. Use 1040 for individual returns (default)."
    }
  }
}

arguments 27 lines

compare_filing_costs reads unknown 18h ago

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."

mcp-tool

{
  "type": "object",
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
  "required": [
    "filing_status"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "return_type": {
      "enum": [
        "consumer",
        "business_1065",
        "business_1120s"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "consumer",
      "description": "Type of tax return"
    },
    "filing_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "pattern": "^[A-Z]{2}$",
      "maxLength": 2,
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Two-letter state code (e.g., \"CA\", \"TX\"). Omit for federal only."
    },
    "filing_status": {
      "enum": [
        "single",
        "married_filing_jointly",
        "married_filing_separately",
        "head_of_household"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Your tax filing status"
    },
    "has_investments": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Do you have investment income, stocks, or rental property?"
    },
    "is_self_employed": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Do you have 1099 or self-employment income?"
    },
    "wants_expert_help": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Would you like access to a tax expert while filing?"
    },
    "wants_full_service": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Would you like a tax professional to prepare your return for you?"
    }
  }
}

arguments 56 lines

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