If you have a simple tax return to complete, you could be e-filing in just a few easy steps with the help of your iPhone or Android smartphone and the SnapTax application from TurboTax:
1) Take a photo of your W-2 form with your mobile. 2) Answer a few questions. 3) Review your tax info. 4) E-file.
Optical character recognition technology reads the information on W-2 forms and automatically fills the relevant fields onscreen.
This application is useful for the following filers who:
- have W-2, interest, or unemployment income
- have no dependents
- do not own a home
- earn under $80,000/year (or $100,000/year if married)
Users should be able to file their 1040ez forms in as little as 10-15 minutes, and for only $14.99. Tax information is saved for even easier filing the following year. TurboTax’s biggest refund guarantee is also offered with SnapTax.
The SnapTax app is available from iTunes or at TurboTax’s website.
