IRS
What is IRS?
The IRS app lets users sign in with the same secure credentials used on IRS.gov to access their account from a mobile device. Signed-in features include viewing account balance, making payments, checking refund and amended return status, accessing tax records, viewing notices and letters, opting in to email notifications, and managing a profile. Some features, such as checking refund status, making a guest payment, and finding free tax preparation assistance, are available without signing in.
Pricing. IRS is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking an IRS refund or amended return status
- Viewing account balance and making a payment
- Reading IRS notices and letters on a phone
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
IRS scores 91 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 79, App Store search rank 93, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Use the same secure sign-in you already use on IRS.gov to access your account anytime, anywhere from your mobile device. Sign in to your account on the app: - View account balance - Make payments - Check refund and amended return status - Access tax records - View notices and letters - Opt in to email notifications - Manage your profile - And more Use the app without signing in: Check your refund status, make a guest payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips, and follow the latest news from the IRS.
Compare in Tax Tracking
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | A |
| Score | 91 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 8.5K | 53.0K | 14.4K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 23d ago | 4d ago | 16d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about IRS
Do I need an IRS.gov account to use the app?
Signing in uses the same secure sign-in you already use on IRS.gov. Without signing in, you can check refund status, make a guest payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for tax tips, and follow IRS news.
Does the app cost money?
The app is free to download. The listing shows no in-app purchases.
Can I view tax records in the app?
Yes. After signing in, you can access tax records, view notices and letters, and check refund and amended return status.
Is IRS free?
IRS is free to download.
What is IRS good for?
IRS is built for checking an IRS refund or amended return status, viewing account balance and making a payment, reading IRS notices and letters on a phone. It sits in the tax tracking list on AppTierList.
Is IRS worth it?
IRS is S tier, ranked #2 of 12 tax tracking apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 8,517 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does IRS compare to Mileage Tracker by Everlance?
IRS is S tier at 91; Mileage Tracker by Everlance is S tier at 93. Mileage Tracker by Everlance ranks higher. IRS is free to download, Mileage Tracker by Everlance is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is IRS updated?
IRS was updated 23 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Tax Tracking (S tier, #2)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 8,517
- Current version
- (23 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Finance
- Good for
- Checking an IRS refund or amended return status, Viewing account balance and making a payment, Reading IRS notices and letters on a phone
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Size
- 26 MB
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 2
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed