Once again it’s the most boring and stressful season of all: tax season. When you’re preparing your own taxes, it can be quite tedious, but it must be done. Kudos to those of you who don’t rely on a tax professional and attempt to DIY. But everyone might benefit from a little help, and you don’t have to go it alone. If you have an iPhone, there are lots of great apps that will help you through the process so you can get your taxes done quickly and correctly (the first time). Here are the best iPhone apps to help you with your taxes.
TurboTax SnapTax
If you have a very simple tax return to file, this app will help you do it quickly and easily from your iPhone. There’s never been a better way to file if you have no dependents, don’t own a home, have only one form of income, and made less than $100,000 last year. If you fit those qualifications, download this app and be done with your taxes in minutes. Just take a picture of your W-2, answer a few simple questions, and e-file instantly. E-filing costs just $19.99, but downloading the app is free.
TaxCaster by TurboTax
Another excellent, free app from TurboTax, the TaxCaster will help you predict the amount of your refund. You’ll enter information about yourself and your income, such as your filing status, dependents, withholding, compensation, donations, your home, and more. When you’re finished, it will provide you with a dollar-amount estimate of your refund. While it won’t do your taxes for you and isn’t guaranteed to be exact, it’s a great way to get an idea of what you can expect from your taxes this year.
MyTaxRefund by TurboTax
The third awesome tax app from TurboTax is MyTaxRefund. If you e-filed your taxes this year, it will help you track the status of your return. It’s free, and you’re not required to have e-filed through TurboTax to be able to use it. You can check on the progress of your Federal and State e-filed returns with ease, anytime and anywhere.
Dictionary of Tax Terms
When you’re preparing your own taxes, you’re bound to run into a few mystery terms that you just don’t fully understand. This app costs $0.99, and it will define for you more than 600 tax terms. It’s searchable, you can save the entries you need to remember, and it works entirely offline.
Calculator
There are lots of calculator apps, but the 99-cent “Calculator” is the best way to go. It has an attractive interface, and it’s easy to use. It includes a variety of scientific functions for all your calculating needs. As you do your taxes this year, it’s essential to have a good calculator on hand, and this is one for you.
EITC Calculator
Did you know you could earn up to $5,751 back with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? This free app will help you determine if you qualify for an EITC. You’ll simply answer a few basic questions, such as your marital status and income, and this app will estimate how much you might qualify for.
Carl Schmidt is an experienced tax professional who shares his personal finance tips with you as a hobby. To keep his writing clear, he uses the world’s number one grammar checker.
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