AICPA Town Hall AICPA Town Hall

The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9

Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

This AICPA Town Hall covers political impacts on tax policy, including potential government shutdowns and tariff refunds. Experts discuss the rapid adoption of AI in tax research, highlighting shifts toward value-based billing and advisory services. The session also features technical updates on IRS guidance for AI use, digital asset reporting, and new penalty exemption programs.

Topics discussed

Introduction and 4th of July celebrations Midterm election outlook and government shutdown risks Tariff refunds and defense authorization bill impacts AI adoption in tax research and billing models Resources and closing remarks on AI segment Technical update: IRS refunds, digital assets, and OPR guidance Moving from compliance to advisory mindset Special guest appearance and final resource updates
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