Last year we highlighted three useful apps to help you with filing taxes: SnapTax, IRS2Go and Taxcaster. This year, we thought we should start with apps that help you to get prepared for filing day, plus an app that actually lets you file for free. After all, you can’t show up at your CPA appointment with a shoe box of receipts!
The App: Shoeboxed Receipt Tracker
The Cost: Free; Premium version starts at $9.95 per month
The Expert: MSN Money
The Skinny: Shoeboxed is a must-have app for anyone who needs to manage and categorize receipts for tax deductions and/or business expenses. Once you’ve downloaded the app, all you have to do is snap a photo or download your receipt. The app will let you easily store receipts, generate expense reports and more.
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Available on your Android or iPhone.
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The App: AskACPA
The Cost: Free
The Expert: Washington Times
The Skinny: This app offers extremely valuable information with an extensive archive of previously asked questions and answers. Users can ask new questions via the app if the information in not otherwise available, although a timely response is not guaranteed.
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Available on your Android or iPhone
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The App: H&R Block 1040 EZ
The Cost: Free
The Expert: MSN Money
The Skinny: Have a fairly simple tax return and are ready to file? The H&R Block’s 1040EZ app lets you complete your U.S. federal and state returns with easy, step-by-step Q&A. Best of all, it’s free to prepare and -e-file your federal and state tax returns,
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Available on your Android or iPhone.
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With hundreds of thousands of apps available, it’s hard to find the mix that best meets your needs. That’s why we created the “Get the Skinny” series. We compile the experts’ picks in a variety of categories so you can choose your apps from only the best.
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