Is anyone else constantly stuck with 'Saving' MESSAGE on TaxAct during 2025 filing?

I've seen this issue before with TaxAct and a few other tax software platforms. This is usually a browser cache/cookie issue or a server connection problem. Try these steps: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies completely 2. Try using a private/incognito browser window 3. Check your internet connection stability - sometimes intermittent connections cause this 4. If you're using any browser extensions or add-ons, try disabling them temporarily The good news is that TaxAct generally auto-saves your progress even when this message appears, so your data is probably still there. You might also want to check if TaxAct is having any known server issues by checking their social media or support pages.

After dealing with the exact same issue on TaxAct last week, I finally gave up and tried using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) instead. It was like night and day difference! I uploaded my tax documents and it not only extracted all the info automatically but it didn't freeze or get stuck on any "saving" messages. The interface is so much smoother than TaxAct. What I really liked was that it showed me exactly which deductions I qualified for based on my documents rather than making me answer a million questions. Saved me hours of frustration compared to fighting with TaxAct's constant saving loops.

Just wanted to update everyone. After seeing the recommendation for taxr.ai, I decided to give it a try since I was still stuck with the TaxAct saving issue. I was honestly blown away! Uploaded my documents and within minutes it had extracted all my information correctly. No more endless "saving" messages or freezing pages. What really surprised me was how it caught a home office deduction I was eligible for that I completely missed in TaxAct. The whole process was so much smoother, and I actually finished my return in one sitting instead of the multi-day struggle I was having before. Definitely making the switch permanent next year.

If you're still having TaxAct issues and need to talk to someone at the IRS about any tax questions (especially if you're getting close to the deadline), I highly recommend Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I was trying to verify some information about my filing status after having similar software issues, and was dreading the famous 3+ hour hold times with the IRS. Claimyr got me connected to an actual IRS agent in about 15 minutes instead of waiting on hold forever. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. It was seriously a game-changer when I needed to verify how to handle some information that TaxAct kept giving me errors about.

I need to eat crow here. After posting my skeptical comment earlier, I was still having issues with TaxAct and needed to ask the IRS a question about my 1099-NEC reporting. Decided I had nothing to lose and tried Claimyr. I'm honestly shocked - it actually worked exactly as described. Got a call back in about 20 minutes saying they had an IRS agent on the line. Saved me from spending my entire afternoon on hold. The agent was able to clarify my reporting question in just a few minutes. Completely worth it for the time saved alone. I'm still having TaxAct saving issues, but at least now I have my tax questions answered and can try some of the other suggestions in this thread.

Have you tried using a different tax software entirely? I gave up on TaxAct two years ago after similar issues and switched to FreeTaxUSA. It's much more reliable and I haven't had any saving issues with it. Plus it's cheaper than TaxAct for most situations.

I'm having the exact same issue with TaxAct! Did you try calling their customer support? I was on hold for 45 minutes yesterday and then got disconnected. I'm thinking about just switching to a different software at this point.

I had a similar issue with TaxAct last year and found that it was actually related to my internet connection stability. Even though my connection seemed fine for browsing, tax software requires a more consistent connection for the constant auto-saving features. Try using a wired ethernet connection instead of WiFi if possible, or test from a different location with a different internet provider (maybe a friend's house or local library). Sometimes switching to mobile hotspot can help identify if it's an ISP-specific issue. Also, make sure you're not running other bandwidth-heavy applications while using TaxAct. I found that streaming services or large downloads in the background can interfere with the saving process even when the internet seems fast enough.

I've been following this thread as someone who works in IT support, and I wanted to add a technical perspective on why TaxAct might be having these widespread saving issues right now. The problem is likely a combination of increased server load as we approach the filing deadline, plus some browsers becoming more aggressive about blocking certain types of auto-save requests for security reasons. Chrome in particular has updated its policies around cross-site requests, which can interfere with tax software's background saving. Here are a few additional technical solutions to try: 1. Add TaxAct to your browser's "trusted sites" list 2. Temporarily disable any ad blockers or privacy extensions - they can sometimes block legitimate save requests 3. Check if your antivirus software has "web protection" enabled that might be interfering 4. Try using Firefox with tracking protection disabled specifically for TaxAct The good news is that most people reporting this issue have found their data intact when they return, which suggests the saves are actually completing on the server side even when the browser interface gets stuck. The visual "saving" indicator seems to be the main problem, not the actual data persistence. If all else fails, the suggestions about switching to other platforms like FreeTaxUSA or trying taxr.ai seem solid based on the positive feedback in this thread.