Generating forms

How form generation works

When you generate your tax forms, tako.tax assembles them locally using your reviewed input data and the results of the tax calculations performed by the Rust engine in your browser. The output is rendered into PDF forms on your device for review, printing, or separate filing.

What forms tako.tax generates

tako.tax generates supported federal and state forms based on the data you have entered. See the supported forms matrix for the current list of output forms.

Reviewing the generated output

After generation, review every generated form carefully. Compare the values on the generated form against:

• Your input documents (W-2, 1099s, etc.)
• Official IRS or state form instructions for the tax year
• Any amounts you entered manually

If any value is wrong, go back to the input stage, correct it, and regenerate.

Exporting your forms

Download the generated forms as PDFs. Store them in a secure location. Treat them like sensitive financial documents because they are.

Filing your forms

tako.tax does not file your return in v1. After generating and reviewing your forms, you are responsible for filing them. Options include:

• Mailing the printed forms to the IRS and your state agency
• Using another filing method that accepts prepared forms
• Consulting a tax professional who can review and file on your behalf

E-file directly through tako.tax may be supported in a future paid version. See the pricing page for details.