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          TaxAct 2016 Professional- 1040 Edition
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Welcome to TaxAct 2016 Professional - 1040 Edition.

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Contents
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1.  Tips and Suggestions
	* Minimum System Requirements

2.  Other Available TaxAct products
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - State Editions 
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - 990 Edition
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - 1041 Edition
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - 1065 Edition
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - 1120 Edition
	* TaxAct 2016 Professional - 1120S Edition

3.  Electronic Filing with TaxAct


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1.  Tips and Suggestions
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Minimum System Requirements
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In order to install and run TaxAct 2016, your system
must meet the following system requirements:

 - Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1,
   and Windows 10 (Macintosh not available)

 - Web Browser: Internet Explorer 10 or higher

 - Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or later, AMD Athlon 64 or later

 - RAM: Refer to your Operating System Requirements

 - Hard Drive Space: 100 MB

 - Internet Access: Required for all users to authenticate during sign in to software (per IRS requirement)

 - Monitor: 1024x768 or higher (16-bit color minimum)

 - Mouse: Required
 
 - Printer: Required for Paper Filing

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2.  Other Available TaxAct Products
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Please visit http://www.taxactprofessional.com for details.

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3.  Electronic Filing with TaxAct
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With TaxAct 2016, you can e-file your clients' returns
quickly and easily. All you need to do is have a valid EFIN
(Electronic Filing Identification Number) from the IRS.

To obtain an EFIN from the IRS, you must complete the 
Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program,
Form 8633. This form can be found at the IRS web site,
http://www.irs.gov.