News Summary

Open Ledger, an accounting software startup, has launched a new product called PokéTax, which gamifies the tax filing process. By turning tax preparation into a game inspired by the open-source Pokémon Showdown, users encounter ‘Tax Trainers’ that guide them through various parts of a tax form, such as income and deductions. Co-founders Pryce Adade-Yebesi and Ashtyn Bell initiated Open Ledger earlier this year, securing $3 million in funding led by Kindred Ventures and Black Ventures. The gamified process aims to make tax filing more engaging, with an AI assistant to organize responses and badges to reward users for discovering new deductions. This innovative approach hopes to transform tax filing from a tedious task into an enjoyable experience.