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What it does
Chime partners with april to provide tax filing through the Chime app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
Security
Chime says its security program is independently audited and based on frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Support
The tax page lists free tax filing support as a feature; Chime says its member services team is available 24/7 by app chat or phone.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 19 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Founded
2012Read 19 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Company
Chime describes itself as a financial technology company and says its co-founders set out to build the company in 2012.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Accuracy coverage
The page says april reimburses up to $10,000 for penalties or interest caused by a mathematical error in its tax preparation software, subject to its terms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Early refund
A federal refund may arrive up to five days early when directly deposited with Chime, but Chime says refund timing is not guaranteed.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Federal and state filing
The page says filing federal and state taxes through Chime is free, with no fees or upsells.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Investment income
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
Member requirement
The filing instructions say users become Chime members and start taxes from the Taxes option on the app home screen.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Mobile access
mobile_appRead 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
Prior return import
The page says filers can upload last year’s tax form if they filed with someone else previously.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Provider distinction
The page identifies April Tax Solutions Inc. (“april”) as the provider of tax e-file services.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Refund guarantee
The page advertises a maximum refund guarantee; its disclosure says april may amend a return at no additional charge when an eligible preparation error is found.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Security controls
Chime says it applies at least 128-bit AES encryption and regularly reviews access controls and tests its products.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Self-employment support
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
State filing
includedRead 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
Supported tax situations
The service covers W-2, self-employed and gig income, unemployment, retirement, Social Security, investment income, bank interest, and itemized deductions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com
Tax service limitation
Chime says it does not provide tax advice and directs users to consult an accountant for guidance tailored to their situation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com

Plans and prices

Free tax filing Free Federal tax filing · State tax filing · No filing fees · No upsells Read 22 Sep 2026 · chime.com
Chime Taxes Free 100% free to file federal and state taxes; no fees or upsells Requires a Chime membership · Tax filing is through the Chime app Read 12 Oct 2026 · chime.com

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