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What is the Tax Transformation Survey?
The State of Tax Transformation 2026 Survey, created by CPA.com, collects data from tax practices nationwide to provide insights into how firms are restructuring and evolving their tax services in response to technology, talent, and client demand. They survey covers areas such as:
AI & automation
How firms are using AI for research, data gathering, prep, and review
Advisory services
Current advisory engagement levels and plans to expand
Workflow maturity
Levels of automation across the full tax workflow
Learning & development
Staff training investment in technology, data, and advisory skills
Pricing models
Pricing approaches for compliance and advisory services
Business model & vision
Current operating model and five-year strategic direction