Can I Do My Taxes With AI?

With tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms becoming more popular, a lot of people are asking the same question: Can I do my taxes with AI?

On the surface, it seems like a great idea. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s often free. But when it comes to taxes—especially business taxes—the reality is a little more complicated.

AI Can Be Helpful—But It’s Not Always Right

AI tools are designed to give confident, well-written answers. The problem is, they don’t always give correct ones. In fact, studies show that AI can be wrong a significant percentage of the time when answering legal and tax questions.  That’s because AI isn’t actually “thinking.” It’s predicting answers based on patterns, not verifying facts or applying real judgment. And when it comes to tax law, small mistakes can turn into big problems.

A Real Example of AI Getting It Wrong

There was a recent case where an attorney used AI to help defend a client in Tax Court. The AI tool provided legal citations to support the argument—but there was one problem.

The cases didn’t exist.

The attorney unknowingly submitted fake citations to the court. The judge caught it immediately and called out the argument as completely unsupported. That’s an extreme example—but it highlights a real issue. AI can sound right, even when it’s completely wrong.

Tax Law Is More Complex Than It Looks

Tax questions aren’t always simple. A correct answer often depends on multiple layers of law, including IRS code, regulations, court cases, and how those rules apply to your specific situation.

AI tools don’t reliably sort through all of that. They also don’t always recognize when rules have changed, which happens more often than most people realize.

So while AI might give you an answer, there’s no guarantee it’s the right answer for you.

If You Use AI for Your Taxes, You’re On Your Own

This is the part most people don’t think about.

If you use AI to prepare your taxes and something goes wrong, there’s no one standing behind that return.

No one to explain it. No one to defend it. No one to represent you if the IRS asks questions.

You’re responsible for every number on that return—whether it came from AI or not.

What Happens If the IRS or Ohio Comes Calling?

If your return gets flagged, you may be dealing with:

• The IRS
• Ohio tax authorities
• RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency)

And when that happens, it’s not just about having the numbers—it’s about being able to explain and support them.

This is where using a professional makes a difference.

When You Use Ken-Mar Tax, You’re Not Alone

When Ken prepares your tax return, you’re not just getting the forms filed—you’re getting someone who stands behind the work.

As an Enrolled Agent, Ken can represent you directly with the IRS, as well as help you navigate Ohio tax issues and RITA if needed.

That means if something comes up, you’re not figuring it out on your own—you have someone who understands the system and can handle it for you.

That’s a big difference from relying on AI.

Can You Use AI at All?

Sure. AI can be useful for general education or getting a basic understanding of how something works.

But using it as your only source for preparing a tax return—especially if you’re self-employed or own a business—is a risk.

And it’s a risk most people don’t fully understand until it’s too late.

The Bottom Line: Can You Do Your Taxes with AI?

Yes—you can.

But that doesn’t mean you should.

AI can give you answers, but it doesn’t take responsibility for them. And when it comes to taxes, responsibility matters.

Want It Done Right the First Time?

If you want your taxes done accurately—and want to know someone can stand behind them if questions ever come up—it’s worth having a conversation.

Reach out when you’re ready. We’ll take a look at your situation and make sure everything is handled the right way.