Every year, as the end of tax season approaches, last minute filers are looking for the easiest and fastest ways to file and submit their returns. Instead of going to a CPA or a tax prep service, many are using mobile applications. Discover the pros and cons of tax apps and whether they can help you file your taxes on time this year.
Mobile tax applications are designed to be user-friendly and readily accessible. One of the primary advantages that comes with downloading and using a tax app centers on its engaging design and easy-to-use format.
Most apps walk you through the tax filing process step-by-step so that you avoid making costly mistakes. The information is simplified so that all of the tax terminology and questions are simple to understand and answer.
Second, mobile apps can be downloaded and used on a variety of devices. You can download your favorite tax application to your:
You can also file your taxes from anywhere your device can access your mobile data or a WiFi hotspot. You can file at home, at work, your local corner coffee shop, or anywhere else you can pick up an Internet signal with your phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop computer.
Last, the most basic of mobile tax apps are free to download and use to file your federal tax return. While you may be charged to file your state return, depending on where you live, you typically can file your federal taxes at no charge. Many apps also offer upgraded versions that allow you to file itemized or more in-depth returns.
As the tax filing deadline nears, many tax preparation services are booked full. You can file your taxes at your own leisure by downloading and using a mobile tax app. Before you choose a tax app to download to your mobile device, you should learn what pros and cons it has in store as you file your returns.