Prime Meridian Launches Free, AI-Native Tax Filing Platform Designed to Eliminate Hidden Fees

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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 5, 2026--

Prime Meridian today announced its official launch, introducing a new consumer-focused tax filing platform designed to help individuals navigate an increasingly complex tax system with confidence. Built as an AI-native service, Prime Meridian provides a clear, guided path from document upload through filing, responding to taxpayer demand for a transparent no-cost option built around accuracy and security.

Tax filing has become more difficult for many consumers amid ongoing regulatory changes, including the 2025 passage of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act’ and expanded reporting requirements. Reduced access to affordable professional support has also added to the complexity and cost. At the same time, confidence in “free filing” options has eroded, with consumers often encountering fine print, limited eligibility, or unexpected up-sells once they’ve put in hours of work.

Prime Meridian was built to address those challenges directly. The platform uses AI to guide users through tax decisions via a straightforward, four-step process that takes users from uploading documents to submitting their return, with no hidden fees and no surprise limitations. Unlike many free filing services, Prime Meridian is designed to be transparent about what it offers and who it serves. The process is simple and accessible, while still capable of supporting complex tax situations, and is designed to help users understand what information matters, what choices they are making, and why.

“For far too long, tax filing has been confusing and costly, and unnecessarily stressful,” said Saket Kumar, Founder and CEO, Prime Meridian. “We built Prime Meridian to offer taxpayers a better way. Finally, Americans have a high-quality, no-cost option that allows them to file their taxes with greater certainty, without sacrificing accuracy or trust.”

Prime Meridian’s launch comes as demand grows for trustworthy, cost-free tax solutions. More consumers are filing without professional assistance, regulatory scrutiny continues to increase, and recent changes to government-led filing options have left gaps in the market for credible alternatives.

Prime Meridian combines a completely free offering with verified accuracy. The platform achieved a 100% score on TaxCalcBench, an independent industry benchmark that tests tax software against standardized scenarios to verify accurate calculation of credits, deductions, and tax rules.

“Americans should have access to a free, easy-to-use platform that guides them through filing their taxes with clarity and confidence,” said Danny Werfel, Former IRS Commissioner and Strategic Advisor to Prime Meridian. “As the landscape evolves, it is increasingly important for private sector innovators to step forward and deliver credible, truly free options. Prime Meridian represents the kind of responsible new entrant that can expand access while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and trust.”

Prime Meridian is intended for individual taxpayers seeking an accurate, reliable free filing option. The platform is accessible for low-income individuals while also capable of handling more complex situations, including K-1s, multiple sources of investment income, and multi-state wages.

Prime Meridian is backed by investment from General Catalyst, with participation from Belief Capital, Calibration Capital and angel investors including Gokul Rajaram and the co-founders of Doordash, Turing, and Cambridge Aerospace.

The free platform is available to taxpayers now at https://getprimemeridian.com/

About Prime Meridian

Prime Meridian is a consumer-focused tax platform built to bring clarity, transparency, and long-term thinking to personal tax decision-making. Using an AI-native approach, Prime Meridian helps individuals file their taxes with confidence through a guided, easy-to-understand process.

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