AI models struggle with reliable tax question answers
Analysis questions whether LLMs can reliably answer tax questions, highlighting accuracy gaps in a core accounting use case.
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Java library simplifies Norwegian VAT filing via Altinn 3
Developer releases open-source Java library automating Norwegian VAT (MVA) filing, handling complex auth chains and Skatteetaten submission rules—distilled from 3 years building accounting SaaS.
Sole traders report high stress over UK's Making Tax Digital rules
FreeAgent survey finds 39% of sole traders find MTD compliance more stressful than starting their business, with 1 in 8 extremely anxious about the tax system overhaul.
AI Tax Agents Promise Hands-Off Returns as Firms Grapple With Automation
The Accounting Podcast explores whether AI can fully prepare tax returns without human intervention, interviewing Basis co-founder Kenji Kuramoto on emerging tax prep and bookkeeping agents, their ...
AI Shifts Tax Planning From Annual to Always-On Strategy
AI is enabling accountants to move beyond annual tax planning cycles to continuous, real-time tax optimization strategies, fundamentally changing service delivery models.
MTD ITSA software faces 'Goldilocks problem' balancing compliance complexity
AccountingWeb explores the challenge of developing MTD ITSA software that meets UK tax compliance requirements without overwhelming practitioners with unnecessary complexity.
PoliTax Split: New PDF benchmark tests AI document parsing for tax returns
PoliTax Split introduces a benchmark dataset using presidential tax returns to evaluate AI models' ability to extract and categorize tax form data, advancing automation in tax document processing.
TaxGPT AI agent automates end-to-end tax return preparation
AI accounting automation startup launches TaxGPT agent capable of completing full tax returns without human intervention, mirroring traditional tax preparer workflows.
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Journalist builds AI-coded tax prep app without programming experience
A non-technical journalist created a functioning tax filing application entirely through AI coding, highlighting automation's potential to democratize tax software development but raising questions...
IRS AI Projects Stall Amid Staff and Budget Cuts
IRS artificial intelligence initiatives are being derailed by severe staffing reductions and budget constraints, threatening the agency's automation capabilities.
Tax season reveals which firms actually invested in AI automation
As tax season unfolds, accounting firms struggle to implement AI tools they didn't adequately plan for, turning promised productivity gains into operational headaches.
TaxCalc expands integrations with Workiro and Virtual Cabinet
TaxCalc announces new integrations with document management platforms Workiro and Virtual Cabinet to streamline tax workflow automation.
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Intuit launches time-saving tools for UK sole traders' Making Tax Digital com...
Intuit QuickBooks adds new automation features to help UK sole traders meet HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax requirements with less manual work.
HMRC to mandate agent multi-factor authentication by June 2026
UK tax authority HMRC will require multi-factor authentication for tax agents in June 2026, a compliance measure affecting accountants and bookkeepers using government systems.
PwC CEO mandates AI adoption, warns resistant partners will leave firm
PwC's leadership is pushing partners to embrace AI transformation, signaling that tax and consulting services will shift to automated, client-facing AI tools, with no room for resisters at the firm.
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Sovos Expands Sovi AI with Tax Guidance and Agent Interoperability
Sovos launches expanded Sovi AI with new capabilities for tax guidance, intelligent automation, compliance insights, and agent interoperability—targeting accountants and tax professionals.
TaxGPT Launches Autonomous Agent to Auto-Complete Tax Returns
TaxGPT debuts Tax Prep Agent, an autonomous AI that reads source documents and completes tax returns end-to-end using standard tax software—claimed as first-to-market in category.
Remitian raises $7M, launches Tax Payment API for accounting firms
Miami tax fintech startup Remitian secures $7M seed funding and releases Tax Payment API to streamline tax payment processing for accounting software and firms.
Coinbase tax VP explains IRS crypto reporting rules and 1099-DA filing burden
Coinbase's Lawrence Zlatkin discusses new Form 1099-DA requirements for crypto taxation, cost basis challenges, stablecoin reporting inefficiencies, and policy advocacy in Washington for tax profes...
FreeAgent rolls out MTD-ready features for small business tax filing
FreeAgent launches 2026 product roadmap with enhanced mobile expense tracking and property income reporting to help small businesses meet UK MTD for Income Tax deadlines.