Taxes don’t have to be tough, though they do have to get done. Thankfully, we now live in a world where some of the most complex and intimidating tasks — ahem, filling out your 1040a — become far easier with the a little help from technology.

There’s no longer a need to sit at your computer with your TI-84 and a booming headache, as both Android or iOS now tout apps that allow you to manage different filing aspects from anywhere you choose. Some software helps you estimate taxes and check refunds, while others will give you a quick means for preparing taxes in advance and filing them on the move. Others still, serve as rich reference material, because, frankly, we can’t all afford our own taxman. Below are 10 of our favorites, from Expensifiy and My Block to TaxACT Express.

Next Page: Five more great apps for prepping and filing your taxes

This article was originally published on April 12, 2012, and updated most recently on January 22, 2016, by Brandon Widder.

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