It looks like the IRS is trying to make our lives a little easier lately. The guys are busy chasing the non-tax paying folk, and have developed a new mobile application that allows one to keep track of the status of their tax refund. The app also allows you to sign up for helpful tax tips and even allows you to keep track of the IRS’s latest Twitter postings.
Wondering why an IRS app? Last year, it was reported that 70% of the taxes filed where done electronically. So, it’s nice to see that the IRS is acknowledging this and helping us eliminate the guess work of wondering where our refund is. If you’re ready to begin keeping track of where your money is, then head on over to our apps database for the download and for more info.
So what you can do with RS2Go
Get Your Refund Status:
Taxpayers can check the status of their federal refund through the new phone app with a few basic pieces of information. First, taxpayers enter a Social Security number, which is masked and encrypted for security purposes. Next, taxpayers pick the filing status they used on their tax return. Finally, taxpayers enter the amount of the refund they expect from their 2010 tax return.
For people who e-file, the refund function of the phone app will work within about 72 hours after taxpayers receive an e-mail acknowledgement saying the IRS received their tax return.
For people filing paper tax returns, longer processing times mean they will need to wait three to four weeks before they can check their refund status.
Get Tax Updates:
Phone app users enter their e-mail address to automatically get daily tax tips. Tax Tips are simple, straightforward tips and reminders to help with tax planning and preparation. Tax Tips are issued daily during the tax filing season and periodically during the rest of the year. The plain English updates cover topics such as free tax help, child tax credits, the Earned Income Tax Credit, education credits and other topics.
