It's the time of year when people start muttering numbers to themselves and start looking under their bed for those tax deductible receipts. That's right, it's tax season. If you don't have any idea how to do your own taxes but don't want to shell out the money for an accountant, worry not. We've gathered up the seven best apps that break down the process into easy steps and make filing your own taxes a lot less stressful.

TurboTax SnapTax (iOS / Android)

Despite some recent hiccups, TurboTax is still the biggest name in the do-it-yourself tax filing game. And its mobile app, much like its software counterpart, is one of the more popular tax-filing apps out there. You simply take a picture of your W-2 and fill out some basic personal information and the app takes all that data and files it in the return for you. E-file from your smartphone or computer and boom! You're done. But be forewarned, the app is optimal for people who have simple tax returns. So if you're single and make less than $80,000 and own no real estate or are married with a combined income of less than $100,000, this is a great user-friendly option. You can download the app for free and test out the process, but it costs $14.99 to file.

TaxCaster (iOS / Android)

The question on everyone's mind during tax season is: How much money will I get back? This app quells that curiosity by quickly estimating your refund. Just enter some basic information about your income and the app will tell how much money you will receive. (Free)

Expensify (iOS / Android)

If you expense a lot of things for work, then having a system that catalogs meals, mileage and other tax-deductible expenses is pretty crucial— especially if there's a chance you could be audited. With Expensify, all you have to do is take a picture of your receipts and the app will log it into whatever expense report you choose. And if you've lost your receipt the app can also import your credit card transactions to create IRS guaranteed eReceipts for purchases under $75. This app is also extremely useful even when it's not tax season and you simply need to email expense reports to your manager. (Free)

iDonatedIt (iOS / Android)

IDonateIt lets you easily catalog the non-cash items you donated to charity and figure out the market value of those donations. It also creates a donation report that meets the compliance requirements of the IRS. You can easily email these reports to yourself or your accountant when it's time to do your taxes. ($2.99)

Ask A CPA Tax Answers Free (iOS / Android)

This app is exactly what it sounds like, it lets you ask CPAs all those confusing accounting questions. You can search the app's CPA Archives to find answers to all the commonly asked queries. And if your question isn't on there, simply post it to the app and a CPA in your area will answer it for you free of charge. (Free)

Slice (iOS / Android)

If you're someone who expenses some things but not a lot of things, this receipt and package tracking app is for you. It's not only a great shopping assistant that keeps an eye on price drops and tracks shipments, it also organizes your receipts into categories. With the app, you can find any tax deductible purchases that may have slipped through the cracks. (Free)

IRS2Go (iOS / Android)

Your taxes are all done and sent away and you're feeling pretty proud of yourself. But now you're wondering when you'll get your check. You have a creeping suspicion that your refund got lost in the mail or that it somehow got sucked up into the world of e-files. Don't worry, there's an app that can assuage your paranoia. With IRS' first mobile app you can track the status of your refund whether you filed it on paper or e-file. (Free)

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