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How to File Your Taxes Fast and Easy with Taxes To Go

Written by Sunset Finance | January 19, 2026

 

If you live in South Carolina or Georgia and want to file your taxes quickly, securely, and without setting foot in an office, Sunset Finance and Flight Finance have made it easier than ever.

With the Taxes To Go mobile app, you can upload your tax documents, communicate with your local preparer, and file your return all from your phone or tablet. Whether you're a busy parent, working multiple jobs, or simply want to avoid in-person appointments, this tool is built for convenience and speed.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through:

  • How to use the Taxes To Go app step-by-step
  • How your personal information stays secure
  • What a Tax Advance Loan is and how to get one
  • Why this is a smart solution for SC and GA families

Let’s get started.

What Is the Taxes To Go App?

Taxes To Go is a free mobile app that lets you file your taxes remotely with your local Sunset Finance or Flight Finance tax preparer. It’s perfect for:

  • Families with limited time or transportation
  • Shift workers with non-traditional schedules
  • Individuals who want fast filing and early refund access
  • Anyone who prefers convenience and flexibility

The app connects directly with your Sunset finance or Flight Finance location in South Carolina or Georgia, so you're still working with a local team just digitally.

How to File Your Taxes Using the Taxes To Go App (Step-by-Step)

Filing your taxes through the app is fast, easy, and secure. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Download the App

Step 2: Start a New Return

Step 3: Take Photos of Your Documents

  • Use your phone to take photos of your:

    • W-2s or 1099s
    • Photo ID (like driver’s license)
    • Social Security card (yours and dependents)
    • Any other tax documents you received

Step 4: Upload Documents and Submit

  • The app will securely upload your files to your local tax preparer
  • You can chat with them in-app if they need more info

Step 5: Review and Sign

  • Once your preparer completes your return, you’ll be able to review it
  • You can sign electronically and choose how you want to receive your refund

That’s it! Your taxes are filed!

Is the Taxes To Go App Secure?

Yes, very secure. Taxes To Go uses bank-level encryption and multi-layer protection to keep your personal and financial information safe.

  • End-to-end encrypted communication
  • No paper forms or physical copies to lose
  • Secure e-signature and document storage
  • Your documents go directly to your local SC or GA tax office, not a call center

Why Taxes To Go Is a Better Alternative to National Tax Prep Software

You’ve probably seen ads for big-name tax software offering “free filing”,  but for many people, those services aren’t actually free or don’t provide the support they really need.

Here’s how Taxes To Go with Sunset Finance or Flight Finance compares to popular tax software:

Feature

Taxes To Go (Local Service)

Other Popular Tax Software

Local expert support

Work with a real preparer at your local SC or GA office

Often DIY with little or no live support

Truly hands-free

Just upload photos, your local pro does the rest

You must complete everything yourself

No confusing forms

We handle it for you, no need to learn tax terms

You’re responsible for accuracy

Tax Advance Loan option

Get a portion of your refund early (if eligible)

Usually not available with free services

File early before IRS opens

Prep starts in December and early January

Most platforms wait until IRS opens

Mobile convenience

File from your phone, anywhere

Some apps are clunky or limited

No hidden fees

Transparent pricing with support

“Free” often turns into $60 to $200 or more at checkout


Real People. Real Help. Real Refunds.

With Taxes To Go, you're not just clicking through software, you’re working with a trusted local team in South Carolina or Georgia that knows the tax code, understands your situation, and can walk you through anything that comes up.

It’s faster, easier, more personal, and may even help you get your refund weeks earlier with a Tax Advance Loan.

Need Your Refund Sooner? Ask About a Tax Advance Loan

If you’re depending on your refund to catch up after the holidays or cover January bills, you don’t have to wait on the IRS.

What Is a Tax Advance Loan?

A Tax Advance Loan is a short-term loan based on your expected tax refund. You can get it as early as the same day you file with us, so you don’t have to wait weeks (or months) for the IRS to process your return.

Benefits:

  • No out-of-pocket cost when combined with tax prep

  • Fast access to funds, often within 24 hours

  • Use your advance for bills, debt, or emergency expenses

  • Still get the rest of your refund when it arrives

  • Available at participating Sunset Finance and Flight Finance locations across SC & GA

Example:
A client in Anderson, SC used a tax advance loan in January to catch up on rent and pay down a utility bill while waiting on their full refund from the IRS.

Who Should Use The Taxes To Go App + a Tax Advance Loan?

This combo is great for:

  • Parents juggling kids and multiple jobs

  • Seniors who prefer not to travel

  • Students or young adults with simple tax returns

  • Anyone who wants to avoid lines and delays

Don’t Wait for the IRS - Get Started Today

The IRS may not issue refunds until late January or February, but you can file early and access your refund faster with help from Sunset Finance and Flight Finance.

Here is how you get started:

  1. Download the Taxes To Go app
  2. Visit your nearest Sunset Finance office in South Carolina or Georgia
  3. Ask about tax advance loans and our simple tax prep services

Let’s make this your most stress-free tax season yet.

Frequently Asked Questions For Filing Taxes

 

*subject to our most liberal credit policies and IRS acceptance of your return.