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Perplexity Goes After Tax Prep, IRS Testing Palantir for Audits

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Perplexity Goes After Tax Prep, IRS Testing Palantir for Audits

The Accounting Podcast

Apr 13
The Accounting Podcast

The Accounting Podcast

Apr 13
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What happens when AI starts doing more than answering questions? Blake and David dig into Perplexity’s move into tax prep and bookkeeping, the IRS testing Palantir to help select audit targets, and why many firms still aren’t seeing real ROI from AI. They also unpack the surprising success of Trump accounts and what all of this could mean for accountants, firm workflows, and the future of the profession.
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4 Million Children Have Been Signed Up for Trump Accounts with 1 Million Claiming the $1,000 Pilot Program Contribution

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/4-million-children-have-been-signed-up-for-trump-accounts-with-1-million-claiming-the-1000-pilot-program-contribution

Introducing Computer for Taxes

https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-computer-for-taxes

The IRS Wants Smarter Audits. Palantir Could Help Decide Who Gets Flagged

https://dnyuz.com/2026/03/30/the-irs-wants-smarter-audits-palantir-could-help-decide-who-gets-flagged/

Digits Announces Outcome-Based Pricing

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/digits-announces-outcome-based-pricing

Your AI Business Case Is Built on the Wrong Math

https://www.cfo.com/news/your-ai-business-case-is-built-on-the-wrong-math-throughput-accounting-productivity/816014/

Treasury and IRS Announce Tax Filing Relief to DHS Personnel

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0431


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