Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Android And iOS: IRS Releases IRS2Go Apps

For those iOS and Android users that may need a little help with their tax, the IRS has release two new applications, one for the iPhone and the other for the Android platform called IRS2Go, with both apps available as of right now.

According to an article over on Daily Finance by Douglas McIntyre, Doug Shulman, the commissioner of the IRS said…”This new smart phone app reflects our commitment to modernizing the agency and engaging taxpayers where they want, when they want it.”

Whether you use an Android device or the iPhone both apps are the same and delivers the ability for users to check the status of their refund, grab IRS Twitter feeds, and sign up for helpful tax tips.

IRS2Go for iOS is for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad running iOS 3.0 and above and is available from iTunes, while IRS2Go for Android is for Android devices running Android 2.1 or above and available from the Android Market, with both apps being a free download.