EY India and Taxmann unveil AI-powered tax research platform
The platform offers research, document analysis, and response generation capabilities, built on EY's technology platform for the tax domain.
The responses generated by Taxmann.AI are based on original, verifiable content from India's largest tax and legal library, owned and maintained by Taxmann.
EY said that its expertise in tax consulting and technology ensures the platform is robust, reliable, and user-friendly. In addition, it developed the platform considering India's tax landscape.
In its initial phase, Taxmann.AI features an 'Ask Bot' that processes natural language queries and delivers structured responses with links to relevant sections, rules, circulars, case law, and expert commentaries.
The platform is capable of researching complex topics, extracting insights from intricate legal documents, and identifying similar legal precedents using sophisticated pattern recognition.
It also integrates with Microsoft Word, offering a comprehensive tool for tax professionals.
Taxmann.AI is set to expand with a 'Draft Bot' that will validate legal notices from tax authorities, identify potential issues, and generate comprehensive draft responses supported by statutory provisions and relevant case law.
The platform's privacy-first architecture ensures complete confidentiality of user data and generated content through enterprise-grade encryption protocols, EY added.
Taxmann managing director Rakesh Bhargava said: 'This launch represents our commitment to empowering tax and legal professionals with tools that enhance both efficiency and accuracy.
'By combining our decades of tax and legal content expertise with the proven AI technology of EY, we are delivering a solution that truly understands the requirements of Indian Tax and legal professions.'
EY India national tax leader Sameer Gupta said: 'India's tax ecosystem has undergone a remarkable digital transformation, setting global benchmarks in technology-led governance, and EY is a trusted leader in tax technology in India.
'With AI driving the next wave of tax transformation, our collaboration with Taxmann reflects a shared vision to empower tax and legal professionals with AI for greater speed, efficiency and smarter decision-making based on authentic data.'
In February 2025, EY Global Delivery Services, a division of EY, expanded its presence in Tamil Nadu by opening its first office in Coimbatore.
The new office at the KCT Tech Park, covering 22,000 ft², will serve as a hub for AI, data analytics, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital and quality engineering, ERP systems, and financial services platforms.
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