TaxBrief
Finance
$4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Stop guessing at tax time. TaxBrief explains your W-2, deductions, and credits in plain English — grounded in real IRS publications. One-time unlock. No subscription.
TaxBrief — Understand Your Taxes
Most people file their taxes every year without actually understanding them. TaxBrief changes that.
Ask any tax question — in plain English — and get a clear, grounded answer backed by real IRS publications. No jargon. No guesswork. No accountant required.
BUILT FOR W-2 EMPLOYEES
Whether you have one job or three, TaxBrief walks you through your federal tax picture in plain English. Enter your W-2 data and instantly see your estimated refund or amount owed, updated in real time as you type.
AI THAT ACTUALLY KNOWS TAX LAW
TaxBrief uses Apple Intelligence to answer your questions — on your device, privately, grounded in IRS publications like Publication 503, 590-A, and 505. Ask things like:
• "What deductions am I missing as a W-2 employee?"
• "How does an HSA actually save me money on taxes?"
• "Should I adjust my W-4 withholding?"
• "What's the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit?"
Every answer cites the specific IRS source it came from.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
→ W-2 Forms — Enter multiple W-2s; wages and withholdings combine automatically on your dashboard
→ Schedule C — Track freelance, consulting, or side business income with live SE tax and QBI deduction estimates
→ IRA Contributions — Track Roth and Traditional IRA contributions against your 2026 annual limit, with Saver's Credit eligibility
→ Quarterly Payments — Log Q1–Q4 estimated tax payments with due dates and safe harbor guidance
→ Expense Tracker — Log deductible expenses throughout the year so nothing slips through at filing time
→ Tax Insights — Personalized credits and deductions based on your filing status, income, dependents, and HSA eligibility
UPDATED FOR 2026
TaxBrief reflects the latest IRS figures from Rev. Proc. 2025-32 — including updated standard deductions, tax brackets, IRA limits, and HSA contribution caps.
100% PRIVATE. ALWAYS.
TaxBrief is built on a simple principle: your financial data belongs to you.
• No account required
• No data sent to any server
• No cloud sync
• Everything stays on your device
Apple Intelligence runs entirely on-device, so even your AI conversations never leave your phone.
PAY ONCE. KEEP FOREVER.
No subscription. No annual renewal. Unlock TaxBrief once and it's yours — including every future update for the 2026 tax year.
Try it free for 7 days. Unlock for a one-time payment if you love it.
TaxBrief is an educational tool, not a tax advisor. Always consult a CPA for advice specific to your situation.
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Information
- Seller
- ALONSO BRYAN BARDALES
- Size
- 3.6 MB
- Category
- Finance
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.1 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 TaxBrief
