Even though the free versions of tax software aren’t as well equipped as their pay-only counterparts, having a solution with which tax returns can be filed for free is always appreciated. In that regard, TaxAct isn’t much different: it has a free version with free federal and state return filing, but even if there is a need to fill out additional tax forms then users can upgrade for free any time and even pay later. However, that’s not the end of TaxAct’s free services; in fact, users can try the company’s extra service, Audit Defense, for free and enjoy a complete report on their future savings without paying any additional fees.