MCP server

Taxact Official

com.taxact/taxact-mcp

Checked 26 Oct 2026, 08:29 UTC · Connected to it and listed its tools

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

At a glance

Type

MCP server

Publisher

taxact.com (verified by the MCP Registry)

Status

Working at last check

Tools

8

Token cost

About 2,767 tokens per request

Sets up in

Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, VS Code, Antigravity, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Grok

Last checked

26 Oct 2026, 08:29 UTC

Connect it to your agent

Add to CursorAdd to VS CodeVS Code Insiders

Opens the app, which shows the server and asks you to confirm. For other apps, copy the setup below.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http taxact-mcp https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp

Claude Desktop

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, and paste the URL.

Codex (config.toml)

[mcp_servers.taxact-mcp]
url = "https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp"

Gemini CLI

{"mcpServers":{"taxact-mcp":{"httpUrl":"https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp"}}}

Cursor

{"mcpServers":{"taxact-mcp":{"url":"https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp"}}}

VS Code

{"servers":{"taxact-mcp":{"type":"http","url":"https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp"}}}

Antigravity

agy mcp add taxact-mcp https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp

ChatGPT

Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced settings: turn on Developer mode, then Create a connector and paste the URL. Which plans can do this varies.

OpenAI API (Responses tools)

{"type":"mcp","server_label":"taxact-mcp","server_url":"https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp","require_approval":"always"}

Grok (xAI API tools)

{"type":"mcp","server_label":"taxact-mcp","server_url":"https://mcp.taxact.com/mcp"}

Tools

• ask_tax_question ~227 tokens
  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,
• compare_filing_costs ~523 tokens
  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 inclu
• connect_with_expert ~266 tokens
  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
• estimate_taxes ~570 tokens
  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, M
• explain_tax_document ~256 tokens
  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 document
• find_interview_topic ~251 tokens
  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 (
• tax_deadlines ~235 tokens
  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.
• tax_document_checklist ~439 tokens
  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.

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