You might want to check out another mobile tax app, one hosted by the Internal Revenue Service itself. IRS2Go, the official app of the IRS, includes a handful of tools that can help with tax preparation and filing. You can check the status of your refund by entering your Social Security number, filing status, and refund amount. If you file electronically, you should be able to get your status within 24 hours of the IRS receiving the transmission. The status of paper returns is usually available within four weeks.  Individual taxpayers can submit payments directly from their bank accounts using IRS Direct Pay, a free, secure method. Credit card payments are accepted, too, for a fee, either online or by phone. The app accepts three approved payment processors. IRS2Go points you to three other kinds of tax help. One is IRS Free File, described earlier. Another is a search tool that helps you find free tax help in your area if you are elderly, have a disability, speak limited English, or make less than $64,000 annually. Lastly, the AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator lets you search for nearby free tax preparation services or those with remote options. AARP volunteers focus especially on taxpayers who are 50 and older or who have low to moderate income.