PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2017

Low-income consumers are far more likely to find it difficult to secure mainstream credit sources and are thus much more likely to make use of high-cost alternative credit sources when financial emergencies hit, often in the form of a payday, title, tax refund anticipation or installment loan. SNAP online . It doesn’t stop there.

Online 100

Online Chicago New York Mississippi 100

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Fifty-one percent of United States consumers stated in the most recent PYMNTS Disbursements Satisfaction Report that they would prefer to receive tax refunds, child support payments and other government payments through instant payout methods. Instant payments are lauded for their convenience, ease and most importantly, for their speed.

Idaho 130

Idaho Illinois Innovation Tennessee 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

In Oregon, Mastercard is working with a department of revenue officials to improve their direct deposit architecture, while in Idaho the desired improvement is a wider project that would tie tax, healthcare and other types of public disbursements into an online platform. “We

Payments 188

Payments Idaho Oregon Innovation 188

PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2016

There are issues of transaction security, criminal elements, tax evasion, free flow of capital, access to goods and services and the ability to fully participate in the global economy. Now legal in 23 states, with recreational use also legal in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington, marijuana is very much still a cash-based business.

Taxes 100

Taxes Colorado Alaska Cards 100

William Mills

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Between massive tax revisions and the end of net neutrality, small businesses are expected to struggle in the coming year, creating an opportunity for financial institutions to step in and provide real value. In fact, 97 percent of online applications are abandoned by the customer, according to Forrester. Baker Hill. www.bakerhill.com.

Conference 40

Conference Innovation Customer Experience Lending 40

Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 25, 2015

HQ: Portland, Oregon. Canopy Tax (formerly Beanstalk). Tax & accounting practice management. Payments gateway for online marketplaces. Online investment manager. Tags: Tax, advisor platform, marketing, client services, accounting, SMB. Latest round: $18 million. Total raised: $35 million. PromisePay.

Puerto Rico 12

Puerto Rico St. Louis Fintech Company 12

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 14, 2015

It was another stellar week for Finovate alums with 6 fundings totaling $123 million: money transfer service Payoneer ($50 mil), AI innovator Kensho ($33 million), tax specialist VATBox ($24 million), , cash-back specialist Mogl ($7.9 VAT tax refund solution . HQ: Portland, Oregon. Online cash-back services for restaurants.

New York City 12

New York City Company Fintech New York 12