
Zipper Tax is a comprehensive tax platform designed for tax professionals and individuals, providing tools to enhance tax efficiency and financial decision-making. Founded by Jack Mao, a young federally credentialed tax professional, the platform addresses inefficiencies in the tax industry, aiming to save clients significant amounts on their taxes. With a strong emphasis on security, Zipper Tax employs proprietary encryption and U.S.-based servers to protect sensitive data. The company is currently in closed beta, with plans for a public launch in early 2025, and has already demonstrated traction by helping a tax clinic manage over 300 clients effectively.

Zipper Tax is a comprehensive tax platform designed for tax professionals and individuals, providing tools to enhance tax efficiency and financial decision-making. Founded by Jack Mao, a young federally credentialed tax professional, the platform addresses inefficiencies in the tax industry, aiming to save clients significant amounts on their taxes. With a strong emphasis on security, Zipper Tax employs proprietary encryption and U.S.-based servers to protect sensitive data. The company is currently in closed beta, with plans for a public launch in early 2025, and has already demonstrated traction by helping a tax clinic manage over 300 clients effectively.
What they do: Tax software platform for tax professionals and individuals
Stage: Closed beta (invite-only), pre-seed
Founder: Jack Mao (Founder & CEO)
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Notable investors: Pear VC; Unpopular Ventures; Z Fellows
Tax preparation and tax practice management for professionals and individuals
2023
Financial software / Tax software
Investors listed include Pear VC, Unpopular Ventures, and Z Fellows
“Raised a pre-seed round with participation from Pear VC, Unpopular Ventures, and Z Fellows”