Before you start

A few things to know about tako.tax

Your tax work stays local during prep

Tax documents you add, data you enter, and forms you generate are processed and stored locally during normal preparation. Standard infrastructure logs may still include limited operational data.

No cloud storage in v1

Your work is saved in browser local storage. Export your project file regularly. Do not use tako.tax on shared or public computers.

tako.tax is software, not a tax advisor

tako.tax does not provide tax advice. Review every generated form before filing. For advice on your tax situation, consult a qualified tax professional.

E-file is not available

tako.tax v1 prepares and generates forms. It does not submit your return to the IRS or state agencies. A future version may support e-file for a fee.