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What do taxes and tennis have in common? Both love to make you sweat under pressure! 😅 The april NY team had an ace of a time attending the US Open this year. While we were there, we couldn’t help but wonder…how much of that sweet, sweet prize money is Uncle Sam serving up? 🏆💸 Our tax experts weighed in - and the winner of the US Open could be paying up to 50% of their prize money in federal, state and local taxes! Ouch. That’s a tougher break than a 5th set tiebreaker. At least we’re here to make your tax season a little less of a racket. #companyculture #usopen #taxes

Big news: april is #2 on Will Reed’s Top 100 Culture List. At april, AI isn’t just a tool – it’s at the core of our culture. By embracing experimentation and data-driven decisions, we’re able to build, iterate, and ship smarter tax solutions faster than ever. That’s how we’re on track to become the first new national e-file provider in 15 years. Innovation like this doesn’t happen without a culture built on curiosity, relentless improvement, and a forward-thinking mindset. Oh, and we’re hiring. Check the comments 👇 for open roles and the full list! #willreedstop100 #gigalert #fintechjobs

Early access to paychecks is great, but what if you could help employees *increase* their take-home pay all year long? 🤑 In a recent Fintech Takes newsletter, Alex Johnson discussed the benefits of Earned Wage Access (EWA), but to actually boost a paycheck, it takes smart tools like april’s Paycheck Optimizer. Our data shows that employees who optimize their tax withholdings are adding an average of $1,200 annually to their paychecks—money they would otherwise be waiting for at tax time. Bigger paychecks, more flexibility, and no waiting for tax refunds—now that’s financial wellness done right. Thanks for the shout-out Alex! Link to read & subscribe in comments below 👇 #fintechtakes #fintechnews #financialwellness

🚀 "Embedded taxes will become a standard feature in financial services" -Christina Taylor, MBA, EA In a chat with Tearsheet’s Sara Khairi, Christina dives into the untapped potential of embedded taxes in fintech. From the decade-long evolution of e-filing to the seamless integration of tax services into banking and payroll platforms, it's clear—taxes are no longer a one-time event but a continuous, integrated financial journey. The next 5 years? Expect taxes to be embedded in everything. #fintech #embeddedfinance #taxtech Full article link in comments below 👇

If your Gen Z strategy is just TikTok, you’re missing 99% of the equation. Gen Z is breaking records in financial literacy, homeownership, and income. To stay relevant, financial services need to deliver hyper-personalized digital tools, complete with data, insights and proactive education. In Ben Borodach's latest LinkedIn article, he dives deep into what this lucrative generation wants when it comes to the financial tools they use: 📱 Gen Z wants all-in-one mobile financial management 📊 They demand personalized, data-driven services 🎓 Empowerment through education drives loyalty Want to crack the Gen Z code? Find out how embedded tax can make their fintech dreams a reality...

Why should tax software have a 'season' when tax planning is year-round? At april, we’re building tools that keep users engaged beyond filing. It’s not just good business—it’s smart tax strategy, as cofounder and CEO Ben Borodach shares in Fast Company's latest article, 'How to Build Sustainable Growth in Seasonal Industries.' Here's the TL;DR: 🗓 Engage users year-round—effective tax planning is an ongoing process ⏩ Adapt fast with in-season iterations to maximize impact during peak periods 🇺🇸 Use AI to scale—april is set to be the first new national e-file provider in 15 years Tax planning never sleeps, and neither should your strategy. Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/gN_wbkES #TaxTech #AIInnovation #BusinessGrowth

ICYMI: the Money20/20 agenda just dropped 💧 april's CEO & cofounder Ben Borodach will take the stage to reveal why tax data is the secret sauce your product ecosystem didn’t know it needed. This year’s theme? AI in financial services is finally having its moment. But let’s be real—AI is only as smart as the data it’s fed. That’s where we come in. At april, we’re transforming the tax return from a once-a-year headache into a year-round financial super power. Don’t miss Ben’s session at Money20/20. It’s time to turn tax data into your competitive edge. #money2020 #ai #fintechnews

AI for taxes is here! In this episode of AI Innovators Podcast, we interview Daniel Marcous, CTO of april, an AI-powered tax software that's making tax prep easier for everyone. Daniel is also the ex-CTO of Waze where he solved another issue most people hate - sitting in traffic. Some highlights: - Solving for everyday problems like taxes and traffic - Why the role of data scientists is going away - How April got CPAs working together with AI/ML engineers to make AI-powered taxes accurate - A rapid-fire AI Q&A powered by Microsoft Copilot Link to the podcast in comments. #podcast #ai #taxes #startup

It's Virgo ♍ season, and here at april, we embrace every horoscope in their fullest form. Virgos, with their keen eye for detail and love for order, might spend part of their tax refund on a professional organizer—only to perfect the job themselves afterward. The rest? Wisely funneled into cash, stocks, and retirement via Robinhood. We could all take a page from their book. And if you're not embedding april's Filer into your product next season you could be losing out on a $350B tax refund market. Don't let your fate fall to the stars.

Building a tax platform is harder than explaining crypto to a 5th grader. Good thing we’re up for the challenge 💪 Read all about how we've built a first-of-its-kind tax platform from april's very own Christina Taylor, MBA, EA in a in-depth feature in Tearsheet. 👩💻 AI-powered tax engine: With our Tax-to-Code software development process and robust aprilOS platform, we're enabling seamless, lightning-fast tax logic implementation—setting a new standard in tax tech. 🇺🇸 Nationwide coverage: We’ve engineered our platform from the ground up AND we're on track to become the first new national e-file provider in 15 years, ready to deliver comprehensive tax solutions at scale. 📦 Built for partners: Our custom infrastructure is designed for seamless integration, allowing your platform to offer smart, efficient tax filing & estimation directly within your ecosystem. Curious about how we’re redefining tax tech? Read on at the link in comments. #taxtech #aiinnovation #collaborativeai