# TaxCaster: Tax Calculator — Estimate Your 2024 Tax Refund > Free interactive tax refund calculator for 2024 tax laws. (iPhone/iPad app by Intuit Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxcaster-tax-calculator/id346184215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Intuit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313441566) - Category: Finance, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 3.54/5 from 492 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 32 MB - Languages: English, Spanish - Released: 2009-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxcaster-tax-calculator/id346184215/reviews.md ## What is TaxCaster? Heads up! This TaxCaster app is scheduled to be removed from the App Store on September 15, 2025 and updates will no longer be available. For future tax projection needs, please visit our tax calculator on the TurboTax website at https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/. This interactive, free tax refund calculator provides quick, accurate insights into how much you will get back or owe this year. It's easy. Just enter some basic info and watch your refund add up. KEY FEATURES • Up-to-date: Updated to 2024 tax laws for an accurate tax refund estimate. • Know your taxes: Use an estimate from the federal income tax calculator to get a quick read on your taxes before you prepare your tax return. • Plan ahead: Run scenarios on life events like getting married, having a baby or buying a home. Adjust your paycheck withholdings so you take home more money or plan ahead so you pay less tax. • TaxCaster en Español: If your device language is set to Spanish, the app will default to the Spanish setting. You can also override the default/change the language in the app settings. • Family of apps: Navigation drawer that lets you easily switch to other Intuit apps: TurboTax, Mint and ItsDeductible. • NOTE: TaxCaster doesn't prepare your taxes. You can use it to estimate your taxes, and then use TurboTax to prepare and file your taxes. To learn how Intuit protects your privacy, please visit: https://security.intuit.com/privacy ## Key features - 2024 tax law updates - Accurate refund estimates - Life event scenario planning - Paycheck withholding adjustments - Spanish language support - Easy to use interface ## What do users think of TaxCaster? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Quick and easy to use - 🚀 Accurate tax estimates - 💡 Helpful for planning taxes - 🔒 Secure and reliable **Cons** - 🐛 Incorrect tax calculations - 🐛 Outdated tax information - 🐛 Buggy after updates - 💡 Limited features and deductions **Commonly reported bugs** - Dividends not counted correctly - Childcare expenses not deducted properly - Refund amount significantly off from actual - App crashes or freezes on certain devices **Most requested features** - Include state tax estimates - Add more tax scenarios and planning tools - Integrate with tax filing software - Provide earlier updates for new tax years ## Recent user reviews (10 of 105) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxcaster-tax-calculator/id346184215/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Web version is useless *2025-09-22, version 16.0.7* 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. ### 1/5 — 2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!! *2025-09-05* 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. ### 2/5 — Too simplistic *2025-08-15, version 16.0.2* 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 - ### 3/5 — It used to work really good *2025-08-04, version 16.0.2* 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. ### 1/5 — 2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!! *2025-04-15* 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?…… ### 1/5 — 2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!! *2025-03-25* Such a shame. I’ve been using this app for over a decade and it was great. Now, calculations are grossly wrong. As of today, March 2025, it has not been corrected in spite of several recent one star reviews and being almost at the end of the tax filing season. For example, 2024 tax on qualified dividends is incorrectly taxed as ordinary income, while the instructions for that field state to enter only qualified dividends. First, dividends were not included in AGI. Basic calculations in the summary page are also wrong. 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?…… ### 5/5 — Quick and accurate *2025-02-19* Love the app! It has always been on point and matched to what I am actually getting back and it only takes 2 minutes to do. Easy and reliable for those who do the easy form and want to know what they are getting back ahead of time. ### 1/5 — 2024 qualified dividends taxed as ordinary income!! *2025-02-03, version 16.0.2* Such a shame. I’ve been using this app for over a decade and it was great. Now, most calculations are grossly wrong. As of today, February 3 2025, it has not been corrected in spite of several recent one star reviews. For example, 2024 tax on qualified dividends is incorrectly taxed as ordinary income, while the instructions for that field state to enter only qualified dividends. First, dividends were not included in AGI. Now they are but the tax on them is grossly overestimated. Basic calculations in the summary page are also wrong. The online version of TaxCaster shows completely different results compared to this iPhone App, after entering identical numbers. This did not occur in previous years. Hoping the developers get this feedback so that they fix all these bugs before deploying again this 2024 tax version, now that tax filing season has started. If this is happening with their estimating tool, how can we trust TurboTax to be accurate when we actually file our taxes?…… ### 2/5 — Incorrect Tax % *2025-02-01, version 16.0.2* The actual tax % is different than the actual turbotax filing. On taxcaster based on my info it used a 12% tax rate versus a 13.8% when actually filing. So Taxcaster projects a higher return than what is actually available. ### 2/5 — Incorrect information *2025-02-01, version 16.0.2* HOH SD is not $16,100 with 2 child dependent ($22,500) and the Childcare payments are not subtracting from the tax liability. ## Frequently asked questions about TaxCaster ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 16.0.7 — 2025-09-16 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/. ### 16.0.6 — 2025-08-18 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/. ### 16.0.2 — 2025-01-07 Lean and mean, TaxCaster is ready for tax year 2024! We've updated the app with all the latest 2024 tax laws. ### 16.0.1 — 2024-12-24 Lean and mean, TaxCaster is ready for tax year 2024! We've updated the app with all the latest 2024 tax laws. ### 16.0 — 2024-12-13 Lean and mean, TaxCaster is ready for tax year 2024! 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