The Technology Lab Podcast – ChatGPT and Accounting Firms – May 2023

Technology July 9, 2026 

Xero touted new AI-powered features within its agentic platform JAX that make it easier for small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers to keep their books clean, automate time-consuming financial workflows, and stay on top of cash flow.

IRS July 8, 2026 

It's a question that's difficult to answer because the data the IRS collects to measure chatbot performance is unreliable, limiting the agency's ability to determine whether the applications are operating effectively, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.

Jason Bramwell

Payroll July 8, 2026 

Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.

Taxes July 7, 2026 

Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.