Tax questions? There's an app for that

Wondering where your tax refund is? Now, there's an app for that.

By Allison Linn

It seems there’s an app for everything these days, including checking the status of your income tax refund.

The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday that it had updated its smartphone app, IRS2Go that lets you check whether your tax refund has come in yet.

The app also lets you sign up to get tax tips and quickly find out who to call if you have questions. It's free and available for Android and iPhones.

About 300,000 people have downloaded the app since the first version was launched last year, according to the IRS.

It’s not the only way the IRS is trying to keep up with those tech-savvy kids these days. If you’re so inclined, you can also follow the IRS on Twitter and get IRS tax tips on YouTube. They’re also strongly encouraging people to file their taxes online.

Would you use your smartphone to check the status of your tax refund?

Would you use your smartphone to check the status of your tax refund?

 

Results with 4 short comments
Total of 691 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

45.7%
Yes, I use it for everything these days
316 votes
37.8%
No, I don't use it for financial matters
261 votes
16.5%
Are you kidding? I'm still filing my tax return by snail mail
114 votes
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Yes, I use it for everything these days

I used my phone to check my tax refund status this year.

    #1
     - Scott Crenshaw WA
     - 7:01 pm EST on Fri Feb 10, 2012
    No, I don't use it for financial matters

    I would be worried about putting iy out there on a phone, not too sure about the security!!

      #2
       - Richard-5216756
       - 11:49 am EST on Sun Feb 12, 2012
      No, I don't use it for financial matters

      No way.

        #3
         - ceo_Markj51
         - 12:52 am EST on Mon Feb 13, 2012
        Yes, I use it for everything these days

        since most companies don't want you to use thier computer for personal use the next best thing is my smartphone , until I can get a tablet.

          #4
           - marchell-5223769
           - 1:56 pm EST on Mon Feb 13, 2012
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          Comment author avatarslodon

          Where is the option "I'm not a fool?" or "I file online"?

            Reply#1 - Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:51 AM EST
            Comment author avatarloren333
              Reply#2 - Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM EST
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