IRS2Go app analytics for January 18

Check your refund status, make a payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips, and follow the latest news from the IRS - all in the latest version of IRS2Go. Download IRS2Go and connect with the IRS whenever you want, wherever you are. IRS2Go is the official app of the Internal Revenue Service. -- When installing IRS2Go, you may see a list of Android permissions that the app requests. To help you understand why we ask for certain permissions, we’ve provided a breakdown of the usage. "Location – Uses the device’s location." The app allows taxpayers to search for nearby Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) locations, which offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. "Phone – Uses one or more of: phone, call log." The app allows users to make phone calls to the IRS or VITA/TCE locations. "Photos/Media/Files – Uses one or more of: files on the device, such as images, videos, or audio; the device’s external storage." The Free Tax Help mapping feature uses these permissions to save map images and data to your phone's storage. This means that your phone won't need to download the same map data every time.