The other day, a partner at a mid-sized CPA firm told me, “Clients are asking if ChatGPT can just do their return this year.” He laughed, then paused. “They’re asking seriously.” That tension right there sums up tax season 20...
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AI Is Raising New Red Flags for Professionals in Tax Season 2026
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Despite the rapid advancement of AI technologies, a lesser number of US taxpayers are willing to trust them for their tax returns, with only 37% considering trusting AI over a professional, a drop from 43% last year, according to Invoice Home’s 2026 U.S. Tax Filing Report. Scams exploiting AI technologies like voice cloning and deepfake video calls, resulting in increasing financial losses, alongside a lack of trust in self-filing, are pushing taxpayers towards seeking human professional help while still implementing AI tools in their financial management.
The other day, a partner at a mid-sized CPA firm told me, “Clients are asking if ChatGPT can just do their return this year.” He laughed, then paused. “They’re asking seriously.” That tension right there sums up tax season 20...
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