AI vs Tax Preparation (2026)
Tax preparation services compile and submit returns. AI automates the process.
Average cost in the UK
£150–£1,500
per year
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Penny's take
Tax preparation for simple businesses is 100% automatable now.
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From my notebook
“A sole trader saved by switching from a preparer to FreeAgent.”
“Over 90% of self-assessment returns could be prepared by AI.”
— AAT Tax Survey, 2024
What affects the cost — and can AI replace it?
- •Business type
- •Income sources
- •Deduction complexity
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What Penny says
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Frequently asked questions
Software or preparer?
Straightforward business: software. Complex structures: professional.
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