Millions of Americans are highly anticipating their 2010 income tax refund in 2011. When tax returns are transmitted to the IRS, American taxpayers usually have to wait 48-72 hours for the IRS to review and accept the tax returns. Many taxpayers take advantage of the toll free phone number or IRS website to check the status of their tax returns. But, in 2011, some Americans will have yet another way to check the status of their tax return and refund: the IRS2Go application.
On January 24, 2011, the IRS introduced the IRS2Go application which is made available for download on all smartphones, such as the iPhone and Android. The application was introduced by the IRS to advance the technology of the department and provide taxpayers with a more convenient way of checking tax returns and refunds.
The IRS2Go application will not only allow iPhone and Android users the ability to check tax status, they can also review some useful tax tips. IRS2Go application users can also input their email address where they can be alerted about tax status and tax tips.
How to Get the Application
If you are an Apple iPhone user and wish to have the IRS2Go application, you can visit the Apple App Store. If you have an Android phone and wish to have the IRS2Go application, visit the Marketplace application on your phone.
How to Get Refund Status
Before you can use the application, the IRS must have acknowledged receipt of your tax returns. With taxpayers that electronically file, or e-file their tax returns, you can usually view your tax refund status via your IRS2Go application in around 72 hours. E-file taxpayers usually receive an email when their tax returns are accepted by the IRS and when you do, you will be able to use your IRS2Go phone application.
If you file your taxes by mail, it may take 3 to 4 weeks before you can check your tax refund status on your IRS2Go application.
Get Tax Tips
By inputting your email address, you can receive tax tips from the IRS. Information such as free tax filing tips, information regarding tax credits such as child tax credit and earned income credit, education credits and other tax information will be emailed to you. If there are any changes in current tax deductions or credits, you can be the first to know just by using your IRS2Go phone application.
More information on tax returns and refunds:
2010 Tax Return Delays: 2011 Tax Delays Lifted As of February 14
Increase Your Tax Refund in 2011: Itemize on Your Tax Returns
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