Aiwyn Acquires Column Tax Technology to Power Aiwyn Tax
December 16, 2025
Aiwyn has acquired Column Tax's tax technology and integrated key team members (including former Column Tax CEO Gavin Nachbar) to accelerate launch of Aiwyn Tax, a modern 1040 preparation engine. The move shortens Aiwyn's development timeline by leveraging Column Tax's proven platform (over 1M returns processed) and supports a pilot program seeking 100 accounting firms for the 2026 tax season.
- Buyers
- Aiwyn
- Targets
- Column Tax
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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