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Can your tax preparer use AI without telling you? Some experts say IRS rules aren't clear
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Some tax preparers are using artificial intelligence to prepare tax returns without disclosing the practice to clients, according to reporting by tax industry publications. The Internal Revenue Service has not issued explicit guidance on whether tax preparers must inform clients when AI tools are used in return preparation. Tax practitioners are divided on whether existing IRS rules require such disclosure.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/ai-tax-preparers.html
