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“AI Inside” – What Does that Even Mean?
Remember back in the day when having your tax and accounting software in the "Cloud" was the newest, coolest thing? Even if it took us 10 years to realize that the "cloud" just meant someone's server somewhere else? Similarly, have you noticed that our tax and accounting products have a sprinkling of AI now? And if they don't, they're talking about how they'll be AI-ing soon? (And if they're not talking about it, do we even want them in our toolbox?) Let's chat about what it means to have "AI Inside", especially with the rise of tools like ChatGPT and Bard. The "AI Inside" label is becoming ubiquitous but can mean many things, so let's discuss. I'd hate for you to get excited about an AI feature only to discover that you can access it via one of the widely available Generative AI (GenAI) tools (ChatGPT, BingChat, Bard, Claude, etc.). While this new technology has fundamentally shifted everything, what does it mean for us as tax professionals? On this journey of exploring what "AI Inside" really means, we're going to discuss what's going on under the hood. We'll also dive into why creating a fully functional "TaxGPT" is challenging right now. (Notice I said "right now"). Finally, we can look at what "AI Inside" tools would be handy, even if you CAN get that functionality out of the regular ol' GenAI applications. In the end, you'll know whether to be impressed or pass. And, even more importantly, you'll know whether to spend the extra money on those tools.
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The Benefits Your Military Veteran Clients Aren’t Using (And Why That’s a Planning Problem)
Why aren’t more veterans using the benefits they’ve earned? Part of the problem is awareness, and part of it is discomfort (for both veterans and advisors). After all, veteran benefits are rooted in service-connected health and trauma, placing them in a category that often feels more personal than financial. That alone can deter veterans from discussing their disability compensation and keep advisors from broaching the subject altogether. The result is financial plans that look optimized on paper but are built on incomplete assumptions and missed opportunities – opportunities that have been more than earned.
Start the Year Right: Your WISP Doesn’t Have to Be a Tax Season Nightmare
The mere mention of a WISP makes most tax professionals want to suddenly lose their internet connection. It sounds bureaucratic, technical, and deeply unfun. But here’s the good news: creating and maintaining a WISP does not have to feel like a compliance root canal. And ignoring it can turn into something far worse than an IRS audit. Let’s talk about why you need one, what it’s actually supposed to do, and how to get it done without wrecking your sanity in the middle of filing season.
Fleeing High Tax States And The Stickiness Of Domicile
Part of preparing to leave a high state tax is facing up to the fact that the tax collectors of high-tax states can be kind of clingy. There is more to changing your residence for tax purposes than simple steps like a new driver’s license and a change in voter registration.
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