Build the platform that changes how taxes work.

Instead is the first company in decades to receive IRS approval to e-file for individuals, C corps, S corps, partnerships, and trusts. We're building something that hasn't existed before. We need people who want to build it with us.

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Entity types supported
140+
Government jurisdictions
IRS
Authorized e-file provider
SOC 2
Type II certified
MISSION & VISION

Make taxes something people don't dread.

Taxes are hard. Everyone hates them. Taxpayers are confused, professionals are buried in busywork, and the tools haven't changed in decades. We're reinventing the entire experience to make it something that's actually empowering, maybe even fun.

The mission

Empower smarter tax decisions. Build the platform that makes expert-level tax work accessible to every firm, every preparer, and every taxpayer.

The vision

Support every tax filing in the world. Ask any question, get an answer. Take any tax action. File any return, any type, anywhere. That's where we're headed.

Why it matters

Taxes touch everyone. But the experience has always been painful. We're building something where professionals can make tax art, taxpayers can feel confident, and the whole process becomes something people approach with clarity instead of fear.

OUR VALUES

What drives us every day.

Greatness

We're going after something big and important. An intense mission that changes how an entire industry works. The people who thrive here want to be part of building something that matters.

Gratitude

We have customers who love our product. We get to build with AI at an incredible pace. We work in an amazing space with talented people. Grateful people succeed more here.

Grit

There are ups and there are downs. Can you push through the difficult things? Can you stick it out in hard times? The best work comes from people who don't quit when it gets challenging.

On it

We get back immediately. If we can't respond right away, we respond by end of day. No exceptions. We're willing to travel anywhere and be anywhere in the world. When something needs doing, we're on it.

THE TEAM

The people behind the platform.

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BENEFITS

What we offer.

Competitive compensation

Salary, equity, and performance bonuses benchmarked against top-tier startups.

Health coverage

Medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.

Flexible work

Remote-friendly with offices in San Francisco. Work where you do your best work.

Learning budget

Annual stipend for conferences, courses, books, and professional development.

Equipment

MacBook Pro, monitor, and whatever you need to be productive from day one.

Generous PTO

Take the time you need. We trust you to manage your schedule and deliver results.

OPEN ROLES

Find your role at Instead.

We're hiring across engineering, product, tax, and go-to-market. See what's open and apply below.

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Ready to change how taxes work?

Join the team building the future of tax preparation and filing.

IRS Authorized e-File Provider · SOC 2 Type II · 140+ Government Jurisdictions