Tax Preparer

What AI can automate

• Importing financial data from payroll, banks, and investment accounts
• Identifying applicable deductions and credits automatically
• Calculating estimated tax liability across all scenarios
• Auto-populating and e-filing standard forms
• Flagging audit risks and suggesting mitigation
• Tracking deductible expenses year-round

What still needs humans

• Tax planning for complex business structures
• Advising on life events (divorce, inheritance, business sales)
• IRS audit representation and negotiation
• Gray-area deduction judgment calls

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