Online Tools to Ease Your Tax Tension If you're self-employed and pay quarterly estimated taxes, the IRS is likely looking for some cash from you by Sept. 15. These websites won't take away the pain of the payment, but they'll make it a bit easier to settle up with Uncle Sam.
By Gwen Moran Edited by Frances Dodds
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
If you're self-employed and pay quarterly estimated taxes, the IRS is likely looking for some cash from you by Sept. 15. These websites won't take away the pain of the payment, but they'll make it a bit easier to settle up with Uncle Sam.
Shoeboxed.com
What it does: Mail receipts or take photos with your phone and the company scans or organizes the images for you.
How it helps: Eliminates the tedious process of copying and organizing the receipts you need when calculating your tax returns.
Cost: The first month is free, then monthly fees range from $9.95 to $49.95.
About.com Tax Planning
What it does: Offers an excellent primer on calculating quarterly taxes, among other benefits.
How it helps: With clear explanations and links to the forms you need, the site is a terrific resource for all things tax-related.
Cost: Free
The rest of this article is locked.
Join Entrepreneur+ today for access.
Already have an account? Sign In