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Financial Services
april partners with banks, fintechs and payroll platforms to help Americans file, estimate and optimize their taxes
About us
Powered by AI, april offers smarter tax solutions that are built to be white labeled and embedded into existing financial apps. Customers can receive year-round tax insights and opportunities to optimize, preventing unexpected surprises and speeding up the filing process come tax season. By embedding april, our clients have seen increased product engagement, MAU, and significant deposit growth, with an average of 94.8% tax refund deposit capture.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2021
Specialties
Taxes, AI, Software, Technology, Embedded Finance, Fintech, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
Locations
Employees at april
Updates
- As AI reshapes everything, will financial services evolve fast enough to keep up—or be left behind? In his latest article in Fast Company, Ben Borodach, Co-founder & CEO of april, breaks down the most pressing questions financial leaders are asking as AI reshapes the industry: - How do we move from generic “AI-enabled” solutions to uniquely solving specific customer problems? - How can you use AI to scale expertise and democratize access to financial services at scale? - What role does AI need to play in staying competitive as customer expectations shift faster than ever? The takeaway: The race is on to turn AI innovation into tangible customer outcomes. Read more at the link in comments below 👇 #AI #fintech #innovation
- What if 'tax season' didn’t exist? That’s the bold future april is building—turning taxes from a yearly chore into an year-round advantage. In the latest episode of Slice of Finance, Ben Borodach, Co-Founder & CEO of april, reveals how they’re rewriting the rules of tax tech: 🤖 AI-powered: transforming tax legislation into software code 20x faster. 🤝 B2B2C innovation: embedding tax tools into payroll, banking, and financial apps to meet people where they are. 🗓️ Year-round products: reducing tax prep from hours to minutes and making every financial decision tax-smart. Curious how april is building a better tax future for all? Dive into the conversation at the link in comments below.
- The complexities of tax filing are no secret—hidden fees, complicated pricing structures, and time-consuming processes frustrate millions of Americans every year. The latest article in Fortune explores how Chime’s roll-out of free tax filing is changing the game for its members. As Chime’s CPO, Madhu Muthukumar, puts it: “Americans are frustrated by the tax filing industry, which is notorious for high fees and deceptive marketing. They’re tired of bait-and-switch services that seem free but ultimately charge users a fee to get their refunds. By providing completely free in-app tax filing, we’re empowering Americans to unlock their financial progress confidently, making tax season easier and more rewarding.” april’s CEO and co-founder, Ben Borodach, also shared: “There’s a real pain that most Americans feel when it comes to their taxes—even when they’re expecting a refund. Embedded solutions help platforms provide transparency, ease, and speed where it’s needed most.” We’re honored to be a part of this initiative and proud to see the industry taking note. Link to the Fortune article in the comments below 👇 #embeddedfinance #fintechpartnerships #customercentric
- The buzz continues 🐝 CNBC Select covered Chime's roll-out of 100% free tax filing to all their members. Did you know? Chime members filed their returns in as little as 24 minutes...think of all that time saved! We're proud to power this important initiative and love to see our partners leading the way in solving real tax problems for the people they serve. Link in comments below to read more 👇 #taxnews #fintechnews #fintech
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Who says tax season has to be stressful? 🤔 This year, we're easing the stress for Chime members and breaking down barriers by offering 100% free tax filing through the Chime app. No complicated process—just a straightforward way for our members to file their taxes and keep more of their hard-earned money. We're committed to making financial progress accessible to everyone. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/ggttKSgPTax e-file services provided by April Tax Solutions Inc. or Column Tax, Inc.#Chime #LifeAtChime #TaxSeason #TaxFiling #FinancialProgress - ICYMI - the IRS announced the official day they will start accepting federal tax returns, January 27. april is ready! We are already available to taxpayers to start their returns, with 50 state coverage native in our award-winning digital experience. Have you started your taxes yet? 👀
- april is proud to power 100% FREE in-app tax filing for Chime members this tax season 💚 As Chime's Chief Product Officer Madhu Muthukumar put it: "Getting your money back from the government shouldn’t cost you money. By providing completely free in-app tax filing, we’re empowering Americans to unlock their financial progress confidently, making tax season easier and more rewarding." We’re honored to collaborate with Chime on this multi-year journey to make filing tax season simpler for all their members. Read all about it in Chime’s latest press release 👇
Chime Offers Literally and Truly 100% Free In-App Tax Filing chime.com - Newsweek interviewed april's VP of Tax, Christina Taylor, MBA, EA on filing timelines, tax legislation, and inflation's impact on expected refunds. 🏇 Learn about how taxpayers can get refunds quickly by clicking the article link in the comments.
- "The wealth management industry stands on the precipice of profound change." Our President and COO, Raj Doshi, kicks off the new year with an in-depth review of how AI is transforming wealth management as we know it. 👉 Article in the comments
- As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to share some news: april is now part of TaxGlobal’s suite of offerings! 🎉 TaxGlobal’s AI-powered platform is already a go-to resource for U.S. taxpayers, connecting clients with the right tax professionals for their unique needs. Now, they’re expanding their impact by offering april’s modern, DIY filing experience—perfect for taxpayers who prefer to handle things on their own. “Our mission is to be the only destination for our customers’ tax needs,” says TaxGlobal CEO Sanjay Popat. “Now, we’re giving taxpayers an affordable, modern, and mobile-optimized DIY option in addition to our existing marketplace.” This is just the beginning. Together, we’re simplifying taxes and building a brighter future for taxpayers everywhere. Read more at the link in comments below 👇 #taxnews #partnerships