Drake Software launches AI document extraction tool for tax prep
Drake SmartExtract automates data extraction from tax documents in Drake Tax Online, reducing manual entry for tax professionals via AI.
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Virginia CPAs partner with Blue J to expand AI research capabilities
Virginia Society of CPAs teams with Blue J to provide members access to AI tools for tax, compliance, advisory, and training workflows.
KNAV launches in-house AI platform for audit and tax teams
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State tax agencies deploy AI to modernize audit selection and compliance
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Tax pros embrace AI as productivity tool, not job killer
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EY expands AI for tax preparation while acknowledging limitations
Ernst & Young is scaling AI deployment across tax preparation to improve efficiency, but the firm is being transparent about where AI still falls short.
AI-driven IRS reshapes tax compliance for small accounting firms
IRS modernization with AI automation is changing how tax returns are reviewed and compliance managed, prompting small accounting firms to adapt their practices and client service models.
Open-source benchmark tests AI's ability to file taxes
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AI-Generated Receipt Fraud Surges as Tax Pros Embrace AI Research Tools
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Brazilian accounting firm automates SPED, invoices, and cashbooks with AI agents
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Live webinar shows how to automate accounting ledgers with AI macros
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Crypto Accounting Firm Uses AI to Extract Blockchain Data Into Workflows
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TaxStatus launches auto-analysis tool to spot tax planning gaps
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CCH Axcess Expert AI expands with automated scan and K-1 processing
Wolters Kluwer's CCH Axcess Expert AI adds automated document scanning and K-1 form processing, delivering 30–70% efficiency gains in tax workflows for CPA firms.
IRS warns tax practitioners on AI risks, Circular 230 duties
IRS guidance clarifies that AI-using tax practitioners must verify outputs and maintain Circular 230 standards on diligence, competence, and confidentiality amid hallucination and data privacy risks.
Byron launches AI agents to automate tax prep for CPA firms
Byron, a San Francisco tax platform, publicly launched with AI agents automating business tax workflows for CPAs and raised $6.5M seed led by Square Peg to address accounting staffing shortages.