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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

AI in accounting: 2026 guide covers reporting, audit, tax use cases

Comprehensive guide to AI applications across accounting workflows including reporting, audit, tax, and planning—covers use cases, benefits, and risks for finance teams.

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