Kebab Tax
ItsDeductible Replacement
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
ItsDeductible is gone. Kebab replaces it with AI-powered Fair Market Values, handwritten list scanning, and complete privacy. Your data never leaves your device.
FIRST TAX SEASON WITHOUT ITSDEDUCTIBLE. WE'VE GOT YOU.
Intuit discontinued ItsDeductible in late 2025, leaving millions of donors without a tool to track and value their charitable contributions. Kebab picks up where it left off — with Fair Market Values, privacy you can trust, and features ItsDeductible never had.
KEY FEATURES
• AI-Powered Valuations: Real eBay sold-price data analyzed by Claude AI for accurate, IRS-defensible Fair Market Values
• Scan Handwritten Lists: Photograph a handwritten donation list and AI extracts every item automatically (Premium)
• UPC Barcode Scanning: Scan an item's barcode to identify it before donating (Premium)
• Offline Value Guide: 1,757 common donated items with instant estimates — no internet required
• TXF Export: Export donations directly into TurboTax Desktop via File > Import > From TXF Files (Standard and Premium)
• CSV Import and Export: Bring in existing records or export to H&R Block, TaxAct, and other tax software
• Tax Savings Calculator: See your estimated deduction value in real time
• Organization Management: Track donations across multiple charities
• Privacy-First: Everything stays on your device — no account, no cloud, no ads
HOW IT WORKS
1. Add Donations: Enter items or cash gifts as you donate throughout the year
2. Get Valuations: AI analyzes real marketplace data to suggest Fair Market Values — or look up values offline instantly
3. Export for Taxes: Use TXF to import directly into TurboTax Desktop, or CSV for H&R Block, TaxAct, and other tax software
PRIVACY GUARANTEE
• No account or login required
• All donation records stored locally on your device
• Only item descriptions leave your device for valuations — never personal information
• No ads, no tracking, no data selling
• Fully functional offline with the built-in value guide
FREE TIER
• Try AI-powered valuations — real eBay data and Claude AI analysis, no credit card required
• Offline value guide (1,757 items)
• Unlimited manual entries and cash donations
• CSV export for tax software
STANDARD
• Everything in Free
• TXF export for TurboTax Desktop
• 25 AI valuations per year — right for occasional donors
PREMIUM
• Everything in Standard
• Up to 200 AI valuations per day — for high-volume donors
• Handwritten list photo import
• UPC barcode scanning
• Multi-year record tracking
• Advanced and professional reports
Built by Night Owl Studio — independent, ad-free, and privacy-focused.
Questions? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
more v1.16.1 - Maintenance Release
This release contains behind-the-scenes improvements to our build and release infrastructure. There are no changes to app functionality.
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.16.1 19 Apr
v1.16.0 - Import and Edit Overhaul
NEW
- After importing a handwritten list, choose "Import Another Photo" or "Return to Ledger" -- no more dead-end success alerts
- Review and adjust auto-assigned valuations before items save to your ledger
- "Re-evaluate Value" button appears when you correct a misread item description
- Change the date on individual items within a group -- the item moves to the correct group automatically
- Attach receipt photos directly from the group edit screen
- Groups start collapsed for easier scanning, with undo on delete
FIXES
- All items in multi-donation groups now load correctly in the edit view
- Handwritten list dates are now extracted more reliably from photos
- Implausible OCR quantities (over 20) and dates (outside IRS window) are flagged for review
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.16.0 11 Apr
v1.15.4 - Import UX Fixes and Tier Accuracy
FIXES
- Quantity field after photo import now selects text on tap -- typing a new value replaces the default instead of appending to it
- Custom date range is now honored when importing from photos -- items inherit the selected date instead of defaulting to today
- Premium tier copy updated from "unlimited" to "up to 200 AI valuations per day" for accuracy
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.15.4 8 Apr
v1.15.3 - Import Reliability and Premium Stability
NEW
- Intelligent CSV column mapping -- imports now auto-detect columns regardless of header naming, making imports from third-party tools more reliable
FIXES
- Premium subscribers no longer intermittently lose premium features when the App Store is slow to respond at launch
- CSV import now accepts dates in YYYY-MM-DD format, common from spreadsheets and bank exports
- CSV import no longer fails when the filename contains spaces
- CSV import now handles files with accented characters (e.g. from Windows or older spreadsheet exports)
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.15.3 7 Apr
v1.15.2 - Quality of Life Improvements
NEW
- The import/export screen now includes a tip for syncing donations across multiple devices using export and import
IMPROVEMENTS
- The photo upload button on donation entries is now more visually prominent and easier to tap
- Donation summary now shows the total number of individual items alongside the donation count
- Improved accessibility labels for screen reader users on the home screen
FIXES
- Scroll indicator on the edit form now responds correctly to all content sizes
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.15.2 31 Mar
v1.15.1 - Subscription Sync and Import Fixes
FIXES
- Handwritten list import now works reliably for new subscribers. Previously, the feature could fail with a "subscription still activating" error that persisted for hours after purchase. The app now verifies your subscription directly with the App Store before retrying
- Batch item valuation no longer errors on items with blank names. These items are now flagged for manual review instead of failing silently
IMPROVEMENTS
- Batch editing is now limited to donations with multiple items, avoiding confusion with the single-item edit flow
- Fixed a rare issue where quickly removing the last two items from a batch edit could leave an orphaned donation
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.15.1 30 Mar
v1.15.0 - Premium Rate Limit Fix
FIXES
- Premium subscribers are no longer incorrectly capped at 50 AI valuations per day. Your premium limit of 200/day now applies correctly
- The rate-limit error dialog no longer suggests upgrading to Premium if you already have a Premium subscription
- Handwritten list import modal timing improved on iOS
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.15.0 22 Mar
v1.14.1 - Bug Fixes
FIXES
- Handwriting scan: date now carries forward when scanning multiple pages of the same donation list, instead of resetting to today on each scan
- Batch edit: donation total now updates correctly when editing existing items and adding new items in the same save
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.14.1 17 Mar
v1.14.0 - Batch Editing and Duplicate Detection
NEW
- Edit saved multi-item donation batches: change the organization, date, notes, add new items, or remove existing ones
- Check for Duplicate Donations (Settings): scans all records and surfaces likely duplicates so you can clean up your data
- CSV import preview now shows a warning when imported records overlap existing donations
- Getting Started now guides new users through adding their first donation
- After saving a multi-item batch, a hint explains how to edit it later (long-press in Reports)
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.14.0 14 Mar
v1.13.1 - TXF Export Fix
FIXES
- TXF export: item donations now import correctly in TurboTax Desktop as non-cash charitable contributions (Schedule A)
- Subscription activation is now immediate after purchase
- Rate Kebab button now opens directly to the rating page
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.13.1 13 Mar
v1.13.0 - Receipt Photos
NEW
- Attach receipt photos to any cash or item donation (up to 5 per donation)
- Receipt photos are available on all plans
FIXES
- Item donations: notes field now available when editing
- Scroll indicator appears when the edit form has more content below
- Notes and purpose fields now correctly clear when emptied
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.13.0 11 Mar
v1.12.3 - Maintenance
Stability and security improvements.
- TXF export: when a two-file export's second file fails to share, the prompt now correctly says to re-export both files
- Security improvements to subscription validation
- Internal quality improvements
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.12.3 7 Mar
v1.12.2 - TurboTax Desktop Export Fix
Fixed: TXF exports now import correctly into TurboTax Desktop. If you tried importing after 1.12.0 and saw "This import was unsuccessful," this update resolves it.
Also fixed in this update:
- "Enjoying Kebab?" dialog displayed oversized text on iPad Pro
- ItsDeductible imports with M/D/YY date format (e.g. 2/26/26) now work
- Importing a Kebab Combined Report as an ItsDeductible file now shows a clear, actionable error
- "Rate Kebab" button now works in all conditions, including when the native review prompt is unavailable
- Review prompt now triggers based on all-time donation count
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.12.2 7 Mar
v1.12.0 - TurboTax Desktop Export
New: Export your donations directly into TurboTax Desktop using the TXF format. Available on Standard and Premium plans. In TurboTax Desktop, go to File > Import > From TXF Files.
Also in this update: improved reliability for handwritten donation list imports.
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.12.0 3 Mar
v1.11.2 - Maintenance
Performance improvements and reliability fixes.
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.11.2 27 Feb
v1.11.1 - Handwritten List Import
NEW
- Import donations from a photo of your handwritten list -- Kebab reads item names and quantities automatically (Premium)
- After import, Kebab suggests fair market values for each item so you can confirm or adjust before saving
FIXES
- What's New screen now appears correctly after updating
- Import failures now show what went wrong -- network issues, service outages, and rate limits each get a clear message
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.11.1 26 Feb
v1.11.0 - Handwritten List Import
NEW
- Import donations from a photo of your handwritten list -- Kebab reads the items and quantities automatically
- After import, Kebab suggests fair market values for each item so you can confirm or adjust before saving
FIXES
- Home screen export shortcut now correctly opens the Import/Export tab
- Tally-mark quantities flagged and corrected automatically during import review
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.11.0 25 Feb
v1.10.9 - Import Improvements
NEW
- Download a blank CSV template for bulk item entry -- fill it in on your computer, then import into Kebab
FIXES
- Improved CSV file import compatibility
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.10.9 21 Feb
v1.10.8 - Polish and Accessibility
IMPROVEMENTS
- Professional PDF reports are now available (no longer "coming soon")
- Improved donation amount validation with clearer error messages
- Smaller app download size thanks to optimized images
ACCESSIBILITY
- Grouped donation headers now fully support VoiceOver
- What's New modal is easier to navigate with assistive technology
FIXES
- Fixed the Edit Donation modal overflowing on smaller screens
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.10.8 17 Feb
v1.10.7 - Crash Fix
FIXES
- Fixed a crash that could occur when selecting item quantities on iPad and iPhone
- Unified the quantity picker across platforms for a consistent experience
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.10.7 14 Feb
v1.10.6 - Bug Fixes
FIXES
- Fixed "Add/Manage Organizations" buttons not working on Cash, Items, and Mileage donation screens
- Standardized organization controls across all donation screens for a consistent experience
- Added auto-select and default organization support to Mileage and Other donation screens
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.10.6 13 Feb
v1.10.5 - Tax Season Polish & Grouped Donations
NEW
• Group donations by event - view and export donations grouped by date + organization (Premium)
• Collapsible organization picker - cleaner donation entry
• Review & support prompt - help us improve with a quick rating or feedback
IMPROVED
• Fresh splash screen with new artwork
• Form 8283 documentation and feature tier updates
FIXES
• Fixed duplicate records when importing the same CSV multiple times
• Fixed import dialog showing [object Object] instead of actual counts
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
1.10.5 10 Feb
v1.10.4 - Donation Date Editing
NEW
• Edit donation dates - you can now change the date when editing existing donations
FIXES
• Camera temp files now cleaned up after capture, preventing storage bloat
• Tab bar icons now visible on Mac (Designed for iPad)
Full changelog: https://kebab.tax/changelog
1.10.4 9 Feb
v1.10.3 - Metadata-only
This update just pushes updated screenshots to the App Store.
v1.10.2 - Sentry Noise Reduction
This update improves app reliability and reduces unnecessary error tracking.
FIXES:
- Vision API Rate Limits: When you hit the daily AI photo recognition limit, you now see a friendly message showing when the limit resets, along with helpful alternatives (offline guide, manual search, or upgrade options).
- Reduced Background Noise: Expected user flows (like hitting rate limits or items not found in our database) no longer trigger error alerts to our team. This helps us focus on real issues that affect your experience.
- iOS Subscription Management: Fixed an edge case where tapping "Manage Subscription" could incorrectly show an error message even when the link worked properly.
These changes make the app more polished and help us respond faster to actual problems.
Full changelog: https://kebab.tax/changelog
1.10.3 4 Feb
v1.10.2 - Sentry Noise Reduction
This update improves app reliability and reduces unnecessary error tracking.
FIXES:
- Vision API Rate Limits: When you hit the daily AI photo recognition limit, you now see a friendly message showing when the limit resets, along with helpful alternatives (offline guide, manual search, or upgrade options).
- Reduced Background Noise: Expected user flows (like hitting rate limits or items not found in our database) no longer trigger error alerts to our team. This helps us focus on real issues that affect your experience.
- iOS Subscription Management: Fixed an edge case where tapping "Manage Subscription" could incorrectly show an error message even when the link worked properly.
These changes make the app more polished and help us respond faster to actual problems.
Full changelog: https://kebab.tax/changelog
1.10.2 3 Feb
v1.16.1 - Maintenance Release
This release contains behind-the-scenes improvements to our build and release infrastructure. There are no changes to app functionality.
Questions or feedback? Visit kebab.tax or email support@kebab.tax
more Version 1.16.1 19 Apr
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