Best Tax Preparation Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best tax preparation apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 247+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Tax Preparation Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnTurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnFree4.8★ (938K)YesNoAug 2026
2H&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesH&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesFree4.8★ (116K)NoNoAug 2026
3Keeper: Tax Filing & ExpensesKeeper: Tax Filing & ExpensesFree4.8★ (13K)YesNoAug 2026
4MyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundMyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundFree4.6★ (58K)NoNoAug 2026
5IRS2GoIRS2GoFree2.9★ (4.3K)NoNoAug 2026
6TaxSlayer: File your taxesTaxSlayer: File your taxesFree4.8★ (19K)YesNoAug 2026
7TaxAct MobileTaxAct MobileFree4.4★ (1.2K)YesNoAug 2026
8TaxCaddyTaxCaddyFree4.5★ (8.6K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Tax Preparation

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return#1

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return by Intuit Inc.

E-file Taxes & Get Your Refund
Editor's Choice
💰 Finance
4.8😞(938K ratings)
FreeAds
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Easily file your federal and state tax returns with expert assistance. Upload documents quickly, get real-time updates, and ensure accuracy for your maximum refund. Offers a free option for simple returns.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful guidance
  • 💡 Useful features like photo import
  • 🚀 Fast processing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🐛 Technical issues and bugs
  • 👎 Poor customer support
H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes#2

H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes by HRB Tax Group, Inc.

E-file your 2025 Tax Return
Strong Contender
💰 Finance
4.8😐(116K ratings)
Free
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Easily prepare and file your federal and state tax returns from any device. Automatically populate up to 80 fields by uploading last year's return. Get expert help, track your refund, and maximize your refund with personalized insights.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive tax filing
  • 🚀 Helpful tax professionals
  • 🚀 Maximizes tax refund

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 💰 Expensive for some features
Keeper: Tax Filing & Expenses#3

Keeper: Tax Filing & Expenses by Keeper Tax Inc.

Powered by AI
Worth Considering
💰 Finance
4.8😊(13K ratings)
FreeAds
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This app simplifies complex tax filing for freelancers, self-employed individuals, and small business owners. It uses AI and human accountants to optimize returns, identify deductions, and ensure accuracy. File your taxes confidently from your phone or computer with expert review and audit protection.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Automatic expense tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Personalized tax assistance
  • 🚀 Fast tax filing process

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with bank accounts
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with linked accounts
  • 💰 Subscription fees for full functionality

More Tax Preparation apps to explore

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MyBlock: Tax Docs & Refund
MyBlock: Tax Docs & Refund
MyBlock: Tax Docs & Refund
by HRB Tax Group, Inc.
Free

Manage your taxes and financial life in one secure app. Upload and store tax documents, track your refund status, and connect with tax professionals. Stay organized year-round with tools designed for real tax needs.

Upload and organize tax documentsTrack refund and return statusEstimate tax refund
💰 Finance
(58K)
free
5
IRS2Go
IRS2Go
IRS2Go
by Internal Revenue Service
Free

Access official IRS services on your mobile device. Check refund status, make payments, find tax preparation help, and receive tax tips and news. Stay connected with the IRS anytime, anywhere.

Check refund statusMake tax paymentsFind free tax preparation assistance
💰 Finance
(4.3K)
free
6
TaxSlayer: File your taxes
TaxSlayer: File your taxes
TaxSlayer: File your taxes
Max refund + 100% accuracy
Free

Easily prepare and file federal and state tax returns from any device with step-by-step guidance and a 100% accuracy guarantee. Offers unlimited phone and email support, with options for prior year comparisons and uploading existing returns. Various filing options are available to suit different tax situations.

File from any devicePrior year compareUpload a return
💰 Finance
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
7
TaxAct Mobile
TaxAct Mobile
TaxAct Mobile
Prepare and file your taxes
Free

Prepare and file your taxes on the go with this mobile application. It allows you to enter tax information, upload forms using your phone's camera, and view an estimated refund or amount due. You can also check your refund status on official government websites.

Enter tax information on mobileUpload tax forms with cameraEstimate refund or tax due
💰 Finance
(1.2K)
ad-supported
8
TaxCaddy
TaxCaddy
TaxCaddy
Simplify tax time
Free

This app simplifies tax document gathering and sharing with your tax professional. It automatically retrieves financial documents, allows secure uploads of paper records, and enables electronic signing of tax forms. Collaborate with your accountant from any device, eliminating the need for office visits or paper organizers.

Automatic document retrievalSecure document uploadElectronic document signing
💰 Finance
(8.6K)
free
9
Ross Tax
Ross Tax
Ross Tax
Impuestos Simplificados
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
10
VTAC -  Remote Tax Filing
VTAC -  Remote Tax Filing
VTAC - Remote Tax Filing
by V-Tac Accounting and Tax
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
11
Pronto Tax School, Inc.
Pronto Tax School, Inc.
Pronto Tax School, Inc.
Pronto Tax School Mobile App
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Camille Viera Services
Camille Viera Services
Camille Viera Services
by Camille Viera Services Inc.
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
13
Optima Tax App
Optima Tax App
Optima Tax App
by Optima Tax Relief, LLC
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
14
Freedom Income Tax
Freedom Income Tax
Freedom Income Tax
by Freedom Tax Service LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Berkheimer Tax Innovations
Berkheimer Tax Innovations
Berkheimer Tax Innovations
File & pay local taxes in PA
Free

Easily file and pay your Local Earned Income Tax in Pennsylvania. Submit completed paper returns or generate an EZ return using your W2s. Get refunds faster and save time and resources.

File completed paper returnsGenerate EZ returns with W2sPay by credit card
💰 Finance
(4.4K)
free
16
PocketReceipt: UK Tax Receipts
PocketReceipt: UK Tax Receipts
PocketReceipt: UK Tax Receipts
Receipt scanner for HMRC tax
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
17
BestTaxFiler
BestTaxFiler
BestTaxFiler
Your Tax Computing Desktop
Free

This app offers professional tax preparation and filing services for individuals, specializing in U.S. tax returns for non-residents. It provides bookkeeping, payroll, and advance tax planning with a focus on economical and convenient solutions.

U.S. Tax Return preparationBookkeeping servicesPayroll services
💰 Finance
(1)
free
18
PAZTAX
PAZTAX
PAZTAX
Get to know taxes with PAZTAX
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
19
Reaction Tax
Reaction Tax
Reaction Tax
by Reaction Tax INC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Tax 29
Tax 29
Tax 29
by Tax 29 Inc
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Tax Preparation

What are the best tax preparation apps for iPhone?
TurboTax: File Your Tax Return tops our tax preparation apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 938K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tax preparation apps we rank are free to download, including TurboTax: File Your Tax Return and H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes.
TurboTax: File Your Tax Return shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 247+ tax preparation apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application helps users file their federal and state tax returns. It offers various filing methods, including the option to connect with tax experts who can prepare and file your return for you. It also provides a free filing option for simple tax returns.
Key features include on-demand access to tax experts, the ability for experts to prepare and file your return from start to finish, a free filing option for simple returns, an early refund option, fast document uploads with auto-fill, and Spanish-language support.