TurboTax Tax Preparation app review: get ready for tax season

Introduction

That dreaded time of year is fast approaching; yes, you know what we mean: tax season! Don't worry because the TurboTax Tax Preparation app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone can take away all the stress and help you put together and then efile your 2014 income taxes. There’s no reason to pay an accountant a small fortune to do it for you be left feeling confused about how you go about it yourself. This app offers the perfect solution for those looking to efile their 2014 income taxes.

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Complete Your 2014 Income Taxes

Before you start stressing out about tax season you may want to check out the TurboTax Tax Preparation app that can help you not only complete your 2014 income taxes but also efile them right from within the app. The process can be very smooth and fast when you've got the proper tools to use and this app is the perfect example of a user-friendly tool. You can complete and then efile your 1040A and 1040EZ tax returns with the app for free. What’s great about doing it at home is that you can do your taxes on your schedule without having to book an appointment.

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The app is free to download and then there are a number of in-app purchases available which are dependent upon your needs. These purchases range in price from $0.99 to $79.99. The app currently has 3.5 out of five stars from users who have called it helpful, super simple, and fast to use. In its last update there were some bug fixes and just some overall improvements.

Features of the App

Completing and filing your taxes has never been easier or faster thanks to the TurboTax Tax Preparation app. To begin you take a photo of your W-2 and then work through the various questions. You will find there are a variety of tax situations which are covered such as personal, business, federal, and more. Keep in mind most of these require in-app purchases however. There is help given all along the way so you aren't left confused plus the app is able to do a search of possible tax credits and deductions that you can apply. There are more than 350 available that the app has knowledge of. What's great is that when you finish you can efile through the app and then set up for direct deposit so your refund will be delivered right to your bank account.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

• The app allows you to complete and efile your taxes very quickly and easily
• Set up your refund as a direct deposit
• There is information on more than 350 possible tax credits and deductions you can apply
• The app supports all different kinds of tax situations

Cons

• Likely you will need an in-app purchase

Final Thoughts

The TurboTax Tax Preparation app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone provides users with a simple and convenient way to prepare and efile their taxes from the comfort of their own home. There is a variety of helpful tools and the user interface is both smooth and user-friendly.