ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21, 2012 – Imagine filling out your 2011 tax return over a quick lunch at your favorite eatery. Whether you’re using a smartphone or mobile tablet, there are several mobile apps that can help you prepare and even file your 2011 taxes, as well as check the status of your refund, from anywhere.
“Mobile devices can simplify things for those who want to file their own taxes when and where it’s convenient for them,” said Michelle Groves, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the St. Louis area. “Smartphones are truly all-in-one devices that can help you get things done faster and get what you want when you need it.”
Whether or not you’re expecting a tax refund, right now customers who switch to U.S. Cellular can get money back with a $100 credit on their first bill and up to $150 when they trade in a qualifying used smartphone from any carrier. U.S. Cellular customers can join the only points-based rewards program in wireless and receive points that can be used towards faster phone upgrades, free phones, ringtones and accessories.
U.S. Cellular recommends the following apps available for download from the Android Market:
- TaxCaster Mobile helps you accurately estimate your tax refund, or how much you owe, so you can see how line-by-line items affect your end result. Simply enter information – like income and deductions – and it’ll do the calculations for you. With an estimate of your refund, you can make some last minute moves to get more money back.
- SnapTax: Designed for taxpayers with simple tax returns (Form 1040EZ), SnapTax lets you snap a photo of your W-2 with your mobile device’s camera and then automatically transfer the information right onto your tax return. Answer a few simple questions, review your tax return and tap “File My Taxes” to e-file in minutes. E-filing your state and federal taxes with SnapTax costs $19.99. You can even register for direct-deposit of a refund check.
- The IRS’s IRS2Go app allows you to track a tax refund by entering your social security number into a secure and encrypted system. Also access tax planning and preparation tips, or connect to the IRS’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook accounts to learn the latest information on tax law changes, initiatives, products and services.
- Stay informed. Use your smartphone’s web browser to view YouTube videos from the IRS for the latest information on tax law changes, initiatives, products and services. You can also signup to receive tax filing updates from the IRS to your email.
- Don’t be late. This year, the filing deadline has been extended to April 17. Nevertheless, the date always seems to sneak up on us. Use your smartphone’s calendar to schedule a date to complete and file your tax forms in plenty of time to avoid penalties. Be sure to set a reminder, too.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Customer Service Champion and received PC Magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Award. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
For more information, contact:
Susan Newsham, The Hauser Group
Cell: 314.972.2550