IRS sets introductory guidelines on AI use for tax pros
June 25, 2026
The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility has released introductory guidelines for tax professionals to follow when using generative artificial intelligence in practice.
Generative AI “holds promise to improve efficiency and professional services in tax practice,” the IRS office said in an alert to tax practitioners. “However, ethical obligations of competence, diligence and confidentiality remain unchanged. By implementing robust use-management strategies and maintaining human supervision, tax professionals can harness AI’s benefits while safeguarding reliability and public trust.”
Tax professionals who did not receive the IRS email on Wednesday, June 24, can find the full alert here.