PayPal has collaborated with april, a tax technology platform, to enable its US PayPal Debit Mastercard holders to file their 2025 tax returns for free using april’s DIY tax solution.
Through this partnership, users can save around USD 160 on typical expenses. The process involves guiding customers through april’s tax engine to input data, upload necessary documents, and submit their filings electronically for quick and secure processing. Pre-filled information is based on details provided in the uploaded documents.
Simplified Tax Filing Experience
PayPal aims to enhance its customers’ financial management experience by partnering with april, integrating tax preparation into a single platform. This collaboration supports PayPal’s mission of providing users with control over their finances and streamlining the tax filing process.
Users can seek support via april’s AI-powered chatbot or opt for live assistance at an additional cost. Typically, the filing time is less than 20 minutes, and April guarantees the highest possible tax refund. With PayPal, customers have the flexibility to pay their state and federal taxes using various methods, including early access to their federal tax refunds up to five days before the standard processing time. Additionally, they can directly deposit their funds into PayPal Savings, a high-yield savings account provided by Synchrony Bank.
Additional Tax Solutions
In addition to free DIY tax filing, PayPal Debit Card users benefit from multiple payment options. They can choose between PayPal Cashback Mastercard, PayPal Debit Card, and PayPal Credit for tax filing, which offers six months of special financing on purchases over USD 149.
Other benefits include early access to funds and the chance to earn rewards and interest. With the PayPal Cashback Mastercard, users can enjoy a 3% cashback rate when shopping with PayPal during tax season. Those using their debit card can gain up to 5% cashback on the first USD 1,000 spent in categories they choose, such as groceries or fuel. Tax refunds can be transferred to a savings account, turning them into an opportunity for earning interest.
