CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa,
March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- If
you're still waiting to file your 2018 tax return, here's a new
reason to get started: consumers who file their taxes using
TaxAct® will be the first to take advantage of the
newly-enhanced BluPrint. As an exclusive TaxAct benefit, BluPrint
is a tool designed to help filers assess their fiscal fitness and
achieve their financial goals.
"Working with consumers to maximize their tax refunds and
simplify the e-filing process is important, but we also look to
empower them to improve all areas of their financial lives," said
Curtis Campbell, President of
TaxAct. "BluPrint gives our customers the information and
resources they need to identify their financial priorities, set
goals, and take meaningful steps toward making their money work
harder for them."
According to a recent online survey, conducted by YouGov PLC and
commissioned by TaxAct, of 1,209 U.S. adults who plan to
electronically file their taxes, most say they'll use their refunds
to improve their financial well-being. Forty-one percent of
respondents have their refund earmarked to pay off debt, while 37
percent plan to save it for the future.
To help filers maximize their refunds in a financially
responsible way, the free, personalized BluPrint offers savings
opportunities from key industry partners, including:
- Credible (https://www.credible.com): Access to the
Credible marketplace lets TaxAct customers compare their options
with multiple lenders offering personal loans, student loans, and
credit cards, potentially saving them hundreds or thousands of
dollars in interest payments.
- Ethos (https://www.getethos.com): To help protect the
financial future of a filer's family, Ethos provides life insurance
plans that are affordable and specifically tailored to each filer's
stage of life.
- KeyBank
(https://www.key.com/personal/index.jsp): KeyBank is offering
TaxAct users exclusive opportunities to help improve their
financial wellness, including various savings solutions and loans,
debt consolidation opportunities, and credit cards.
"We are proud to provide customizable tools that enable our
customers to take control of their financial future through smart
debt management strategies and long-term savings advantages," said
Campbell. "It takes more energy to worry than to plan. At
TaxAct, we are committed to helping our customers secure financial
stability for years to come."
About TaxAct
TaxAct is the savvy tax-filing partner,
providing hardworking Americans with affordable digital and
downloadable tax management software to successfully navigate the
U.S. Tax Code and improve their overall financial well-being.
TaxAct's products enable all users, regardless of profession or tax
bracket, to quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively file their
taxes—and find ways to save money in all areas of their financial
lives.
To learn more about TaxAct, a business of Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ:
BCOR), visit www.taxact.com and www.taxact.com/professional, or
connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
About Blucora®
Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ:
BCOR) is on the forefront of financial technology, pioneering
tax-smart financial solutions that empower people's
goals. Blucora operates through two primary businesses,
HD Vest, the No.1 tax-focused broker-dealer with $46
billion in total client assets as of September 30, 2018,
and TaxAct, the No. 3 tax preparation software by market share with
approximately 4 million consumer and professional users. With
integrated tax and wealth management, Blucora is uniquely
positioned to provide better long-term outcomes for customers with
holistic, tax-advantaged solutions. For more information
on Blucora or its businesses, please
visit www.blucora.com.
About YouGov
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are
from YouGov PLC. Total sample size was 1,209 adults (994 of whom
typically file taxes). Fieldwork was undertaken between January 30 and 31, 2019. The survey was
carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are
representative of all U.S. adults (aged 18+).
Media Contact
Dana
Taormina
JConnelly for TaxAct
(973) 850-7305
taxact@jconnelly.com
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taxact-enhances-bluprint-giving-consumers-more-ways-to-make-their-money-work-harder-for-them-300816171.html
SOURCE TaxAct