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About Xero

Xero One, 19–23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 (HQ). Founded 2006. About: 5 million customers in 180+ countries; 250,000+ accountants/bookkeepers claimed. Xero Tax: AU ATO lodge/prefill; NZ IRD; UK HMRC/Companies House/MTD. US SMB plans are accounting platform SKUs, not a US 1040 practice tax engine.

What the AI does

JAX (Just Ask Xero) AI financial superagent — automate routine tasks, insights, invoices/quotes via WhatsApp/SMS/email. Not roster-flagged AI-native.

Highlights

  • US SMB: Early $25/mo; Growing $55/mo; Established $90/mo (promo terms to 30 Sep 2026; prices rising 1 Oct 2026)
  • AU Xero Tax for new partners: trial then A$71.50/A$108.90/A$163.90 (GST incl.); free at bronze+
  • NZ Tax: trial then NZ$149/mo excl. GST for new partners; free at silver+; UK Tax no extra cost for partners