Filing taxes and managing finances can be more convenient and much less painful with the help of mobile applications for smartphones and tablet devices. Whether looking for a way to manage your money year-round to make tax time less consuming, seeking to file your taxes right from your device or wanting to track down your refund status wherever you travel, you can get help from these apps.
Mint.com Personal Finance
iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
This free advertising-supported app tracks your bank and credit-card accounts all in one place. If you file personal and business taxes, Mint.com is really helpful in tracking your accounts separately. The app also includes the option of push notifications for major transactions and questionable fees, and it will advise you when you are spending more than budgeted on certain expenses like fast food and bank fees. Mint.com can make your tax season much more pleasant.
Price: Free
Website: mint.com
TurboTax SnapTax
iPhone, iPod Touch, Android
Designed for taxpayers who don't want to spend too much time with an accountant or in front of a computer in the early days of spring, TurboTax SnapTax is a snap. Simply take a photograph of your W-2, upload it to the app, and you are just about done. Note that the app accommodates only the simplest of tax returns and won't help you if you have children or other dependents, own a home or make more than $100,000 annually. TurboTax SnapTax tracks the status of your return and has a tool that will estimate your tax refund. The software is developed by Intuit, which has several tax and accounting apps available for iOS and Android devices.
Price: Free download (pay to file taxes)
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/snaptax/mobile
H&R Block Mobile
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
If you are loyal to H&R Block or want some free and easy tax advice as you put all of your information together, this app is nice to have in your pocket. Get answers to any tax-related questions, match your progress against a checklist, and even use the app to make a tax appointment and find an H&R Block location. And who doesn't want a comprehensive tax glossary wherever they travel? Like SnapTax, this app helps you track the status of your federal refund.
Price: Free
Website: hrblock.com/mobile/hrblock-mobile.html
IRS2Go
iPhone, iPod Touch, Android
This official app developed by the Internal Revenue Service brings you tax tips and rules directly from the source. Not sure if that business lunch you had last month is worthy of a write-off, or how to factor in gas and commuting mileage information into your filings? This app has all the answers and is designed to keep you honest. Also, there is a list of IRS resources across the web, the IRS Twitter feed and email newsletters. And you can tap into this app to check on the status of your refund check.
Price: Free
Website: tinyurl.com/irs2goiphone (iPhone), tinyurl.com/irs2goandroid (Android)
Shoeboxed Receipt Tracker and Receipt Reader
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
Throw out your inefficient receipt shoebox and exchange it for this free app, which allows you to take pictures of receipts with your smartphone or tablet and file them for review later.
Price: Free
Website: ulanding.shoeboxed.com/iphone-receipt-app
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