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Consumers who prepared taxes on TaxAct.com could receive payments from a $14.95 million TaxAct settlement resolving claims of privacy violations by the tax website.
The settlement benefits individuals with a United States postal code who used a TaxAct online do-it-yourself consumer Form 1040 tax filing product and filed a tax return using the product between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2022.
The settlement also benefits a joint filing class of individuals with a United States postal code whose spouse used a TaxAct online do-it-yourself consumer Form 1040 tax filing product and filed a tax return using the product between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2022.
The settlement includes two California subclasses of members of either the nationwide class or the nationwide married filed jointly class with California postal addresses.
According to the class action lawsuit, TaxAct violated federal and California state privacy laws by sharing user information with third parties, such as Meta and Google. Plaintiffs in the case argue TaxAct shared the sensitive personal and financial information they entered while filing their taxes.
TaxAct is an online tax preparation service.
TaxAct hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $14.95 million to resolve the privacy class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the TaxAct settlement, class members can receive a cash payment of around $18.65. Consumers who used TaxAct products in California and those who filed jointly may receive larger payments.
In addition to receiving a cash payment, claimants who prepare their 2024 tax return using a TaxAct product will receive complimentary Xpert Assist.
The deadline for exclusion is Sept. 11, 2024. The deadline for objection is Aug. 12, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 21, 2024.
To receive a TaxAct settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 11, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Nationwide class: Individuals with a United States postal code who used a TaxAct online do-it-yourself consumer Form 1040 tax filing product and filed a tax return using the product between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2022.
Married filed jointly class: Individuals with a United States postal code whose spouse used a TaxAct online do-it-yourself consumer Form 1040 tax filing product and filed a tax return using the product between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2022.
California subclass: Members of either the nationwide class or the nationwide married filed jointly class with California postal addresses.
Potential Award
$18.65
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
09/11/2024
Case Name
Smith-Washington, et al. v. TaxAct Inc.,Case No. 3:23-cv-00830-VC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
11/21/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Smith-Washington v. TaxAct, Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
[email protected]
833-425-9910
Class Counsel
Julian Hammond
Christina Tusan
Adrian Barnes
Ari Cherniak
Polina Brandler
HAMMONDLAW PC
Warren D Postman
KELLER POSTMAN LLC
Defense Counsel
Sheila A G Armbrust
James W Ducayet
Michele L Aronson
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
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38 thoughts onTaxAct privacy violations $14.95M class action settlement
Please add me
I have used TaxAct but cannot file a claim using the link because I do not have claim # & it will not allow you to go any further. Please add me.
I have used taxation for the last 3 or 4 years please add me
I have used TaxACT and I would like to be part of the lawsuit. I do not have the postal card that was sent because I had moved can we resend me one please
I moved in October and did not receive this postcard
I have used tax act for years I tried to click the link to file a claim but it wouldn’t go any further or open it
Send me the information about the lawsuit. I filed my taxes with you all for 2023 returns.
They are using our personal information that should lawsuit should be more than.that wow Add me
NOT EVEN $20 for your privacy being violated, what a joke. When are these law firms representing consumers gonna stop getting the lions share from the lawsuits so claimants actually get a fair share of the settlement. It’s like class members are being victimized twice….
Never. That’s why I won’t file a claim. I hope TaxAct will think I’m deceased and shred my data. Bwahahaha! Good luck yall.
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Because I have moved to a new address, the postcard was sent to my old address.