Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.

TL;DR

26% of people are using AI for their 2025 tax returns, up from 11% the previous year.
Experts warn that AI can provide outdated or inaccurate tax guidance, potentially leading to costly mistakes.
AI may not reflect recent tax law changes, such as those under the OBBBA.
While AI can explain tax concepts, it is not capable of preparing an accurate tax return on its own.
Users should be cautious about feeding sensitive personal information into AI models.
Taxpayers are turning to LLMs partly due to the absence of a free, government-provided filing tool.
Individuals are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of their tax returns, even if an AI makes an error.

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