9 Best Tax Preparation Apps for iPhone

The annual tax filing deadline is almost upon us. I admit that I usually get my taxes done before February. But, there are people who wait till the last minute to get their taxes done. There is nothing wrong with that. Why wait when you can get your taxes done now, so you can focus on more important things? These 9 tax preparation apps for iPhone help busy individuals prepare their taxes on the go fast:

H&R Block at Home: this application helps you quickly complete your U.S. federal and state returns. Just make sure it works for your situation.

TurboTax SnapTax: makes preparing your taxes easy. Just snap a photo of your W2 form, answer a few questions, and you are set.

IRS2Go: when it comes to taxes, when in doubt, you should always refer to the IRS. Sure, IRS guidelines can be vague and confusing at times. But keeping up with its updates is a must. This app lets you do that. Helps you figure out the status of your refund too.

TaxCaster Mobile: while it does not exactly prepare your taxes for you, it does help you figure out how much you will be paying and how much refund you can expect to receive based on your situation.

iDonatedIt: if you have donated a bunch of things and want to make sure they are counted in your tax return, this app comes handy. Lets you keep track of your donated items and helps you reduce your taxes.

ItsDeductible Mobile: another application you can use to track your donations year-round. It lets you import your donations into TurboTax and accurately value each item.

Internal Revenue Code (Tax Code): this is the ultimate tax app for iPhone, designed for tax professionals or those who want to get their complex tax returns done by themselves. Not for the faint of heart.

MileBug: a mileage log and expense tracker for business professionals. Use it to keep track of the miles you drive for your businesses, for charities, or other reasons.

MyTaxRefund: want to find out when you will get a check from the government this year? This app shows you the status of your Federal & State e-filed returns.

What’s your favorite iPhone tax app?