TaxGPT
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 45 employees · Hiring · 14 known investors
TaxGPT provides tax information access and services to individual taxpayers and businesses. The company serves both direct customers and indirect users through partnerships.
Also known as TaxGPT Inc.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
TaxGPT was founded in 2023 by Kashif Ali and Isabella Maceda-Ali.
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Kashif Aliin𝕏Founder and CEOKashif Ali previously held roles at Adobe and The Wall Street Journal. He now works on automating tax filing processes at TaxGPT.
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Isabella Maceda-Aliin𝕏Founder & CTOIsabella Maceda-Ali is a UC Berkeley graduate serving as co-founder and CTO of TaxGPT, an AI-focused fintech company.
Investors · 14
ConvergeCambridge · $500K – $5M
Orange CollectiveDanville
TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2Mvia Fred Campbell · inferred
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
468 CapitalreportedBerlin
iSeed Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
LAUNCHreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Mangusta Capitalreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Principal Venture PartnersreportedPalo Alto
Rebel Fundreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Also in the syndicate · 4
Converge FundCRV Disrupt FundGoodwater GenesisTRAC AI/VC Unicorn Fund
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $4.6MseedFeb 2025 · 3 sources
Converge Fund, CRV Disrupt Fund, Goodwater Genesis, iSeed Ventures, Launch, Mangusta Capital, Principal Venture Partners, Rebel Fund, TRAC AI/VC Unicorn Fund, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Competitors · 6
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Jackson Hewitt5105 shared keywordsJackson Hewitt is a tax preparation company offering in-person and year-round tax filing, amendments, refund tracking, and IRS tax resolution services for individual consumers across the United States. It operates through franchised local offices, including locations inside Walmart stores, and also offers franchise ownership and business acquisition options.
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Taxfyle3054 shared keywordsTaxfyle connects individuals and businesses with US-based CPAs and Enrolled Agents to prepare and file tax returns, including back taxes, extensions, and prior-year filings. It operates a marketplace of tax professionals and also offers firm partnerships and client services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does TaxGPT do?
- TaxGPT provides tax information access and services to individual taxpayers and businesses. The company serves both direct customers and indirect users through partnerships.
- Who founded TaxGPT?
- TaxGPT was founded by Kashif Ali, Isabella Maceda-Ali in 2023.
- Who are TaxGPT's investors?
- TaxGPT's investors include Converge, Orange Collective, TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital), Y Combinator, 468 Capital, iSeed Ventures, LAUNCH, Mangusta Capital and 2 more.
- How much funding has TaxGPT raised?
- TaxGPT has disclosed $4.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is TaxGPT headquartered?
- TaxGPT is headquartered in San Francisco, US.