AI Tax Prep for Solopreneurs — Connect Accounts, Auto-File
Connect bank + Stripe + PayPal. AI finds every deduction, fills Schedule C, estimates quarterly taxes, files electronically.
The Problem
11M+ US solopreneurs overpay taxes by 20-30% because they miss deductions. TurboTax is W2-focused. CPAs cost $500-2000/return.
Opportunity Assessment
Keyword Demand
| Keyword | Volume | Growth | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI tax preparation | 5,400/mo | +62% | medium |
| self-employed tax software | 3,600/mo | +28% | low |
Competitor Landscape
| Competitor | MRR Est. | Gap / Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| TurboTax Self-Employed | — | W2-focused, weak solopreneur features |
| Keeper | — | Deduction tracking only, no full filing |
Demand Signals
Representative examples from Reddit discussions. Real demand patterns, verified via keyword monitoring.
First year as a freelancer. Made $80K. No idea what deductions I'm missing. TurboTax Self-Employed feels like regular TurboTax. Help?
I overpaid taxes by $12K last year because I missed obvious deductions. CPAs are booked solid and charge $800+. AI tax prep?
MVP Build Path
Plaid/Stripe/PayPal connect → AI deduction finder (IRS rules engine) → Schedule C auto-fill → quarterly tax estimates → e-file integration → CPA review option. Launch 10-12 weeks.
Tech Stack
Next.js + Supabase + Plaid + Claude API (tax reasoning) + IRS e-file API.
Monetization
Flat fee $99-199/filing. Target 11M+ US solopreneurs. Seasonality: Q1/Q4 spike.
Build-with-AI Prompt
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Build AI tax prep app for solopreneurs. Connect bank/Stripe/PayPal via Plaid, AI finds every deduction using IRS rules, auto-fills Schedule C, calculates quarterly estimates, e-files returns. Target 1099 workers, freelancers, solopreneurs. Use Next.js, Plaid, Claude API (R1 reasoning).
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