Six Android apps for tax season
We're getting down to the wire now. There's less than a month left to file your 2012 taxes. The deadline is Monday, April 15. Have you finished yours yet? If not, don't wait until the last minute. Try one of these Android apps for referencing information, estimating your return and even filing your taxes.
BNA Quick Tax Reference: This app by Bloomberg gives users access to U.S. schedules and tax rates. It includes tax rates for the current year, 2012 and 2011. Reference information includes tax rates, retirement plan limits, standard mileage rates, corporate and individual tax rate schedules, and more. It also calculates taxable income for different filing statuses.
H&R Block: The H&R Block app is filled with loads of useful information about taxes. Users can upload documents to send to the tax pros at H&R Block. If you haven't filed yet, you can estimate taxes with the Tax Estimator. For those who've filed, you can check the status of your federal refund. The app helps you find an office near you to schedule an appointment. A checklist is provided to let you know what you need to bring when you're filing your taxes. You can also view the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers from their experts.
IRS2Go: IRS2Go was developed by the IRS to let taxpayers sign up for helpful tax tips and receive tweets from the IRS. Most importantly, the app allows users to check the status of their federal refund.
MyTaxRefund: MyTaxRefund is an app from the makers of TurboTax, but you don't have to be a TurboTax customer to use it. After you've filed your return, you can view the status of the return and when it's expected that you'll get your refund. This feature is available for both federal and state refunds.
TaxCaster: If you still haven't filed your 2012 taxes, you can use this app (another made by the developers of TurboTax) to get a quick estimate of your refund.
TurboTax Snap Tax: The makers of this app claim that it will get your taxes done in 10 minutes. If going to your computer is just too cumbersome, use your phone to file your taxes. Snap a picture of your W-2, and answer some routine tax prep questions to file your return. You can file via the app ($24.99 for federal and state) or finish up online (prices vary).
Have you used a mobile app to prepare your taxes or track your refund?
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