Abound
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Abound, based in the United States, offers an API platform for tax estimation, withholding, and filing aimed at independent workers. By reading income activity in a user's linked bank account, its models calculate what is owed on self-employment income and set money aside for payment to tax authorities. The platform is used by freelancers and by companies that want to embed tax handling into their own products.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Abound do?
- Abound, based in the United States, offers an API platform for tax estimation, withholding, and filing aimed at independent workers. By reading income activity in a user's linked bank account, its models calculate what is owed on self-employment income and set money aside for payment to tax authorities. The platform is used by freelancers and by companies that want to embed tax handling into their own products.
- Who founded Abound?
- Abound was founded by Alex Cram, Chris Labasky, Chris van Vleit, Trent Bigelow.
- Who are Abound's investors?
- Abound's investors include 500 Global, Point72 Ventures, LuminarX, Waterfall Eden.


