# TouchTax — Tax Code and Regulations

> Offline U.S. tax code, regulations, and IRS bulletins for iPad and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthias Edrich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchtax/id489413229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthias Edrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/489413232)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 156 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchtax/id489413229/reviews.md

## What is TouchTax?

TouchTax provides easy and affordable offline access on your Apple iPad and iPhone to all sections of the latest edition of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code), the Treasury Regulations from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (the Regulations) and Circular 230 and to the Internal Revenue Bulletins, Proposed Regulations, Temporary Regulations, Revenue Procedures, Revenue Rulings, Notices, Actions on Decisions and Announcements since 2003. One application purchase includes both the iPad tablet version and the iPhone customized phone version. The iPad tablet version includes an easy-to-use split view setup. 

TouchTax supplements your physical copies of the Code, Regulations, IRBs, Rev. Rul., Rev. Proc., T.D., Temporary Regulations, Circular 230, etc. with electronic versions that are up-to-date while giving you advanced features making it easy to read and manage the law.

TouchTax includes a useful keyword search feature enabling keyword and phrase searching of the entire Code, Regulations, IRBs, Rev. Procs., Rev. Ruls., Notices, Announcements and more.  Use exact keyword searches or use natural language searches to smartly search and find relevant content.  Cross linking within Code sections provides for easy referencing.  TouchTax also contains the complete current official version of Circular 230.

The Code and Regulations incorporated in TouchTax are electronic adaptations of the official law published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Government Printing Office. TouchTax contains the latest publications of the Preliminary USC Internal Revenue Code (current through May 19, 2025 - Pub. L. 119-12) and Regulations (current as of June 8, 2025) from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. The Internal Revenue Bulletins (with Rev. Procs., Rev. Ruls., Notices, Announcements, Temporary and Proposed Regulations) are updated weekly from the official Internal Revenue Service sources. (Newest Regulations are also included in the Internal Revenue Bulletins until integrated by the Government Printing Office in the official, annual versions of the Code of Federal Regulations.) 

TouchTax is expected to be updated as soon as new versions of the Code and Regulations are made available. Internal Revenue Bulletins are updated approximately monthly and appear automatically on your device (as soon as it's connected to the Internet). 

TouchTax includes: 

* Offline access to all sections of the Code and Regulations 
* Offline access to the complete Circular 230
* Cross links between Code and Regulations 
* Cross links within the Code
* Keyword search of Code, Regulations, Internal Revenue Bulletins, Rev. Procs., Rev. Ruls., Notices, Announcements 
* Bookbrowse feature 
* Table of contents and easy chapter, subchapter, etc. browsing 
* Increase and reduce font size 
* Email sections 
* Take notes 
* Open Code, Regulations, Internal Revenue Bulletins, Circular 230, Rev. Procs., Rev. Ruls., Notices, Announcements, Actions on Decisions as PDF version 
* Bookmark Code and Regulation sections 
* Fullscreen view
* Split view and slide over view (use TouchTax side by side with other compatible apps) 

If you enjoy using TouchTax, please consider leaving positive feedback in the application market. Read "Getting Started" on the support site for more information on how to get started with your Code and Regulation reading using TouchTax.

## Key features

- Offline access to tax code and regulations
- Access to Circular 230
- Keyword search functionality
- Cross-linking between code and regulations
- Note-taking and font size adjustment
- Email sections

## Chart rankings

- #87 in Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchtax/id489413229/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A must for tax pros

*2024-09-24, version 6.1*

Honestly, not having this on your phone puts you at a profound disadvantage.  Easily worth the cost.

### 5/5 — Great app. 1 key feature would make it amazing

*2020-10-02, version 5.3.1*

This app is great and definitely worth the $9. My only wish is that you could search for words on the page you are viewing, similar to a ctrl + f on windows. That would be a huge help. Otherwise great

### 3/5 — Not updated

*2020-02-13, version 5.3.1*

Excellent for pre 2017 code and regs but not updated for TCJA regulations. Please update them!

### 1/5 — Got charged $ 2 days after downloading this app

*2019-07-28, version 5.3.0*

I did not even open the Application and two days after downloading I was charged. This application does not indicate charges anywhere. Nor does it show in my application as active. Don’t download this app.

### 3/5 — Best Tax App

*2019-01-03, version 5.3.0*

This app has weaned me off paper Code and Regs after 35 years of tax practice. Well done!

### 5/5 — Outstanding tool

*2016-03-05, version 4.6.0*

I can't think of an app, at any price, that is as useful, user friendly and fully functioned.  I have used it for quite some time and it has worked perfectly, in every situation.

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2016-02-11, version 4.6.0*

I'm able to quickly, conveniently and efficiently have access to the entire Tax Code in the palm of my hand without being tethered to the Internet.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2015-11-03, version 4.4.0*

Very useful when I'm on the go and need to look something up real quick and don't have my computer with me.

### 3/5 — Needs update for MPRA 2014.

*2015-04-30, version 4.4.0*

Not a bad app, but not up to date.

### 2/5 — Good Ap, Not updated timely!

*2013-12-09, version 4.0.3*

Major Regulations related to Net Investment Income are NOT included in even the Proposed form. Regs are 9 months out of date at this point. So this is really not very useful for a practitioner.

## Frequently asked questions about TouchTax

### What does TouchTax do?

TouchTax provides offline access to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Treasury Regulations, Circular 230, and various IRS bulletins on your iPad and iPhone. It's designed to supplement physical copies with up-to-date electronic versions and advanced features for managing legal texts.

### What are the key features of TouchTax?

Key features include offline access to the entire tax code and regulations, complete Circular 230, cross-linking between sections, a powerful keyword search, the ability to take notes, adjust font sizes, and email sections.

### How much does TouchTax cost?

TouchTax is a paid application. One purchase includes both the iPad tablet version and the iPhone customized phone version, providing access to all features and content.

### What devices is TouchTax compatible with?

TouchTax is compatible with Apple devices, specifically the iPad and iPhone. The application offers customized versions for both tablet and phone screen sizes.

### How is the tax information updated?

The Code and Regulations are updated as new official versions become available. Internal Revenue Bulletins, including Revenue Procedures, Revenue Rulings, Notices, and Announcements, are updated weekly when the device is connected to the internet.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2025-07-17

Updated Code and Regulations to May/June 2025.  Excludes OBBB.

### 6.1 — 2024-03-04

Updated Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (current through February 18, 2024) and updated Treasury Regulations (current through January 14, 2024)

### 6.0.5 — 2023-01-05

Updated Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Treasury Regulations (e-CFR) to most recently available versions

### 6.0.3 — 2021-12-19

Annual update to incorporate newest Internal Revenue Code (current through November 18, 2021 - Pub. L. 117-61, except 117-58) and Treasury Regulations (January 15, 2021) (e-CFR).  Note: The federal government updates regulations annually.  The version incorporated in TouchTax is the most recently available version, which may not reflect regulations issued since last government update of the e-CFR.  New version also fixes a few minor bugs relating to the feature for emailing sections and display of section headings.

### 6.0.2 — 2021-06-19

Revised to address intermittent network access bug

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