Keeper
Keeper is a fintech company based in San Francisco, specializing in tax software for freelancers and contractors, featuring AI-driven write-off detection, on-demand tax expert access, and direct tax filing capabilities.
Services
Keeper, formerly known as 'Write It Off' and 'Keeper Tax,' offers a comprehensive suite of tax services tailored for individuals with 1099 contracting and freelance income. These services include AI-powered write-off detection, round-the-clock access to tax experts, and smart tax filing. Additionally, Keeper provides an autopilot expense tracking feature that takes just 30 seconds after linking a bank or credit card. The company also offers tax bill prediction for year-round estimations and enables direct tax filing with both the IRS and state from a mobile phone. Users can receive professional tax help through chat with an assigned tax assistant.
Locations
Keeper operates out of San Francisco, CA, USA, and has a team size of 23. The company serves regions including the United States of America, America/Canada, and supports remote and partly remote operations.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Keeper is situated in the fintech industry, specifically in the consumer finance sub-industry. The company focuses on providing financial technology solutions that simplify tax management for freelancers and contractors.
History
Joining the W19 Y-Combinator batch, Keeper has evolved from its former names 'Write It Off' and 'Keeper Tax' to its current identity. The company's mission centers on offering innovative tax solutions, primarily targeting individuals with 1099 contracting and freelance income.
Research and Publications
Keeper conducts extensive in-house data analysis and research, which shapes its unique perspective on tax matters. The company publishes core analyses, white papers, and tax research on various topics, including the freelance tax tragedy and the 1099-K reporting change. Keeper also engages in research on tax and AI, focusing on automatic write-off detection and enhancing live tax assistance using large language models (LLMs).