TaxCaster: Tax Calculator

TaxCaster: Tax Calculator

Estimate Your 2024 Tax Refund

492 ratings
105 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 1 Oct 2025)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2009
  • September 16, 2025
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This free tax refund calculator offers quick, accurate estimates for your federal income tax. It's updated for 2024 tax laws and allows you to run scenarios for life events to better plan your finances. Use it to get a read on your taxes before filing.

2024 tax law updates
Accurate refund estimates
Life event scenario planning
Paycheck withholding adjustments
Spanish language support
Easy to use interface
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What's New in TaxCaster

16.0.7

September 16, 2025

We’ve moved! The TaxCaster product is now on web and the app is scheduled to be removed after September 15, 2025. https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/.

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Web version is useless

I was using 2024 TaxCaster app to estimate my 2025 taxes. Now I have lost that at a critical time. Please restore the app. The web version is useless as is.

2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!!

Such a shame. I’ve been using this app for over a decade and it was great. Now, calculations are wrong, with the tax grossly overestimated. As of 15 April 2025 (tax day!!!) it was not corrected in spite of several recent one star reviews and being the end of the tax filing season. For example, 2024 tax on qualified dividends is being taxed as ordinary income!. The online version of TaxCaster shows completely different results compared to this iPhone App, after entering identical numbers. If this is happening with their estimating tool, how can we trust TurboTax to be accurate when we actually file our taxes?.
The App now (5 Sep 2025) states that it will go away in mid September 2025 directing users to the online version, where you need to re-enter all your numbers each time you use it, and changes don’t update the results in real time. Really disappointing after decades of use that, instead of fixing the App to the way it used to work well, TurboTax now decided to discontinue it! Such a shame. I anticipate they will be losing many loyal long-standing costumers.
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Too simplistic

I thought this app would allow for more than just the first 5 questions- it doesn’t go into any other income like rental income
E, etc.
Deductions also, pretty simplistic -

It used to work really good

I use this app All the time and it was always accurate But now there’s an issue with the dividend income calculation, it’s being calculated as ordinary income, i’m surprised the developers haven’t taken notice and fixed this very obvious issue.

2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!!

Such a shame. I’ve been using this app for over a decade and it was great. Now, calculations are wrong, with the tax grossly overestimated. As of today, 15 April 2025 (tax day!!!) it has not been corrected in spite of several recent one star reviews and being the end of the tax filing season. For example, 2024 tax on qualified dividends is being taxed as ordinary income!. The online version of TaxCaster shows completely different results compared to this iPhone App, after entering identical numbers. If this is happening with their estimating tool, how can we trust TurboTax to be accurate when we actually file our taxes?……
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Dividends not counted correctly

Bug

Childcare expenses not deducted properly

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Refund amount significantly off from actual

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App crashes or freezes on certain devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Include state tax estimates

Feature

Add more tax scenarios and planning tools

Feature

Integrate with tax filing software

Feature

Provide earlier updates for new tax years

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FAQ

What does TaxCaster do?

TaxCaster is a free, interactive tax refund calculator that provides quick and accurate estimates of your federal income tax refund or amount owed. It is updated with 2024 tax laws to ensure relevant calculations. The app helps you understand your tax situation before you prepare your official tax return.

How accurate is TaxCaster?

The app is updated to 2024 tax laws, providing an accurate estimate for your tax refund. It uses basic information you enter to calculate your potential refund or tax liability. While it offers a reliable estimate, it is important to note that TaxCaster does not prepare or file your taxes.

Is TaxCaster free to use?

Yes, TaxCaster is a free application. It provides its tax refund estimation services without any cost to the user. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

Can I use TaxCaster to plan for life events?

Absolutely. TaxCaster allows you to run scenarios for significant life events such as getting married, having a baby, or buying a home. By adjusting your paycheck withholdings or planning ahead, you can better manage your tax obligations and take-home pay.

What is the difference between TaxCaster and TurboTax?

TaxCaster is designed to estimate your taxes and provide insights into your potential refund or tax due. It is a planning tool. TurboTax, on the other hand, is used to prepare and file your actual tax return. You can use TaxCaster to get an estimate and then use TurboTax to complete your filing.