Tax Apps For Android – ‘Tis The Season

Posted by Dana Rock on Jan 13, 2012 in Android Apps, Apps Lists, LG Optimus V, Motorola Triumph, Productivity | 0 comments

Yes, its true, tax time is here — again.

My first W-2 showed up in the mailbox just yesterday. As a result, I thought I would look at the Android Market, and see what kind of “Tax Time” apps existed.

To my surprise, it turns out, there are only a handful of tax related apps in the Android Market – far fewer than I would have expected.

Most years, I use a free or inexpensive online service like TurboTax or H&R Block to file my personal tax return.

This year, I plan to file online with TurboTax and am pleased to see that they have two Android apps. What can’t you use your phone for? Geezzzz.

Make this tax season a little more interesting and easier with some Android apps designed just for the United States taxpayer.

TurboTax Android Apps – Get ‘Em

TaxSnap - cool concept where it only takes a camera snap to get your taxes underway with W-2 info recognition.

TaxCaster - want to know if you are gonna owe the big bucks this year or if you can expect a fat refund in the mail? TaxCaster is your app! This is a great app for hypothetical situations to see how changing one factor may change how much tax you pay or how large a refund you receive.

Other Tax Day Winners

TaxAct – helps you organize your tax documents and allows you to track returns. It is also integrated with the TaxAct product lines.

BNA Quick Tax Reference – More information than I know what to do with regarding taxes. If you want a free reference guide in the palm of your hand – this is the ticket.