5 Last-Minute Apps For Filing Your Taxes

Doing your taxes is like going to the dentist . . . no one actually likes it, but you'd sure be in trouble if you skipped out. To make this time of year less painful, we bring you five apps that put the "ease" in tax season. April 15, bring it on! Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Shoeboxed

Shoeboxed

Especially for the business person, Shoeboxed (free) will save you hours of headaches. All you have to do is take photos of your receipts, and the app uploads them to an online platform to easily search and sort. No more looking through drawers and purses for those missing papers.

TurboTax

TurboTax

For the procrastinators out there, TurboTax (free) will be a lifesaver. Just snap a photo of your W2s, answer a few questions, and the app will automatically fill out as much information as possible. And if you don't finish in one sitting, no problem — it will sync across all your devices so you can easily switch between mobile and desktop.

H&R Block

H&R Block

If you're looking for one app that pretty much does it all, you'll want to give H&R Block (free) a try. As soon as you hit "download," you can find an H&R Block office or tax professional nearby, schedule an appointment, upload tax documents to your personal account, track your refund status, estimate your taxes — the list goes on!

IRS2Go

IRS2Go

There are many benefits to downloading the IRS-developed app IRS2Go (free). For starters, it lets you sign up for tax tips and check the status of your refund once you've filed. Plus, you can request your tax records straight from your phone in no time.

Calm

Calm

Dare we say this is the most important app of all! In the middle of all the tax season stress, Calm (free) will help you meditate, sleep, and relax your way through April 15. It comes with timed guided meditation sessions, sounds and scenes from nature, and soothing music. Ommm.