Time is ticking away and your Federal and Sate income taxes are due by midnight April 15.
There are there are three major companies that offer tax apps, TaxAct, TurboTax and H&R Block.
We found the the TaxAct products were the most economical in comparison to TurboTax and H&R Block. TaxAct offers free Federal e-File. Read comparison of tax apps.
iPhone and Android apps tend to be for the simpler easy forms. If you have a complicated return you are best off using an iPad or Android tablet for programs like TaxAct Deluxe , H&R Block at Home and TurboTax for iPad. Prices vary for e-File, you have to check the e-File prices because you more than likely don't print easily from your smarpthone or tablet.
For very long tax returns or paper filing, you will want to consider using a PC, Mac or web-based program for more data entry options.
IRS.gov gives you access to all tax forms including 4868 to file an extension. You still have to pay your taxes, but you have until October to file your forms.