Artificial Intelligence and tax efficiency: the future is already here

The Brazilian tax system is widely recognized as one of the most complex in the world, requiring companies to not only be constantly aware of changes in legislation, but also to invest a significant amount of time and human resources to comply with ancillary obligations. According to recent data from the Contábeis.com.br portal, companies in Brazil dedicate an average of 1,500 hours per year just to comply with tax obligations — a rate well above the global average. Given this scenario, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as one of the most promising solutions to transform corporate tax management.

Technology, especially AI, is already being integrated into accounting software and tax systems that automate tasks such as issuing invoices, calculating taxes, checking documents and sending ancillary obligations. These intelligent systems not only significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive and operational tasks, but also minimize the risk of human error, which can lead to fines, notifications and financial losses. As the Contadores.cnt.br portal points out, companies that use automated solutions with legal support can achieve savings of up to 30% in tax operating costs.

Furthermore, artificial intelligence is being used in predictive risk analysis, cross-referencing internal tax data with public databases to identify inconsistencies, prevent liabilities and guide strategic decisions. This approach, when integrated with tax legal consultancy, becomes even more powerful: tax lawyers, with the support of AI, can offer faster and more accurate diagnoses, in addition to developing personalized tax plans based on real data and reliable projections.

However, the use of AI also presents challenges, such as the need to retrain teams, adapt to new tools and ensure the security of tax data. Effective integration between technology and legal consultancy is therefore essential to ensure that automation occurs safely, responsibly and within the limits of current legislation.

In a country where the time and cost of tax bureaucracy directly affect competitiveness, adopting artificial intelligence is no longer an advantage — it is a matter of survival and strategic vision. The future of tax efficiency has already begun and involves the union of technology and legal intelligence.

Sources:

contabeis.com.br – access in 2024

contadores.cnt.br – access in 2024