April 24, 2026

Webinar

2 CPE

Webinar (CPA Crossings): 1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools🗓️

April 24, 2026
Webinar
2 CPE

Webinar (CPA Crossings): 1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools🗓️

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    Instructor

    John
    Higgins

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    John Higgins

    Bio

    Meet John, the visionary behind Higgins Advisory, LLC., specializing in guiding CPAs and CFOs through digital transformation. Blending strategic advice, education, and coaching, John aims to not just navigate, but master today's digital landscape.

There has never been a greater opportunity to leverage technology tools to automate various aspects of 1040 tax preparation. This course will provide specific examples of how you can use AI (artificial intelligence) based tools to complement your core 1040 tax prep software. You will learn how to leverage AI to automate the collection and organization of client source documents, enhance the engagement management process and add value to your 1040 service through AI enhanced 1040 advisory services. This course will separate the hype from reality about AI and how it can be used in 1040 tax preparation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Recognize specific ways to leverage AI technology in your 1040 tax preparation services.
  • Identify specific AI tools that can be leveraged to automate and enhance 1040 tax preparation services.

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Overview of AI technology and how it works.
  • Identify where AI can be incorporated into the 1040 process.
  • Using ChatGPT and Microsoft 365 Copilot for 1040 tax research, analysis and communications.
  • Using StanfordTax AI based software to automate client source document collection and organization and integrate it with the leading 1040 tax software solutions including CCH Axcess, CCH ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries and Drake.
  • A roadmap for using AI to improve client communications and 1040 based advisory services.

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE
2
Taxes

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Tax Preparation
  • Technology

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

Anyone who is involved in the delivery of 1040 tax preparation services.

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

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