86% of Tax Professionals Now Integrating AI into Daily Workflows, Thomson Reuters Reports

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Thomson Reuters reports that 86% of tax professionals are now integrating AI into their daily operations, according to their 2026 AI in Professional Services Report. The blog outlines a weekly workflow pattern where practitioners use AI on Mondays to summarize weekend regulatory updates from the IRS, leverage AI support for active client work Tuesday through Thursday, and reserve Fridays for strategic planning. The article frames AI adoption in tax practice as a settled question, emphasizing th