Generative AI, the next generation of artificial intelligence, has the potential to be the most disruptive technology since the internet. The resulting changes will impact the data-intensive tax function sooner than most other areas. The skills and expertise of tax professionals combined with GenAI tools are a key success factor for the transformation of tax processes in the near future.
Generative AI: a paradigm shift in taxation
The areas of application of artificial intelligence to date have mainly been in automation, for example the recording and checking of VAT data from incoming invoices. Generative AI makes much more possible: based on pre-trained models, the use of appropriate tools makes it possible to create new content; thanks to its flexibility and speed, the technology is suitable for a far greater variety of use cases and thus opens new fields of application. It has the potential to increase efficiency and productivity, improve decision-making processes and develop innovative solutions for challenges in the tax sector.
Diverse use cases in the tax business
The range of possible applications tax domain is broad. GenAI makes it easy to utilise digital knowledge and data for everyday tasks. In addition to "generic" capabilities, proprietary data can be integrated to perform specialised tasks. Generative AI enables the automation of routine tasks and provides rapid access to extensive knowledge resources, allowing tax experts to focus more on value-adding and strategic activities.
Expected Gen AI benefits include:
- Automate administrative tasks
- Accelerate data analysis
- Monitor risks in real time
- Communicate strategic planning with clarity
- Generate and validate tax documents