Last Updated: 7 January 2025

Taxfyle, a company dedicated to transforming professional accounting through technology, announces its latest innovation: the launch of Luis, a cutting-edge AI customer assistant.
Slated for release on January 31, Luis aims to simplify the tax filing process by addressing common customer pain points.
Luis reduces the time required for tax preparation by providing instant answers to questions about required documents and other pre-filing necessities. By streamlining this process, Luis helps speed up potential refunds and minimizes the time tax professionals spend gathering essential details before filing.
“Luis is a great addition to our platform. This new feature will make the customer experience easier, save the Pros time, and still allow for a personal touch.”
Tatiana Leon, Director of Product and Marketing at Taxfyle
Once users initiate their jobs, they can choose to chat with Luis for assistance. Acting as a bridge during the tax journey, Luis ensures a smoother and quicker customer experience.
However, users maintain full control: they can opt out of interacting with Luis at any time and directly communicate with a support representative or Tax Professional.
Importantly, while Luis simplifies pre-filing steps, tax return preparation and filing remain in the hands of certified accountants using the Taxfyle platform. This balance ensures efficiency without compromising professional oversight.
Founded in 2015 by Richard Lavina and Michael Mouriz, Taxfyle has transformed professional accounting services through its user-friendly platform and innovative solutions. From tax preparation to bookkeeping, Taxfyle leads the industry in modernizing an overburdened sector. As part of its commitment to progress, Taxfyle’s ongoing AI initiatives exemplify how technology can address inefficiencies and make accounting accessible for all.
For example, Luis is trained on over 300 CPA and IRS publications, ensuring reliability, reducing errors, and providing accurate responses. This rigorous training enhances the tool’s effectiveness and reinforces Taxfyle’s approach of combining clarity and accessibility with professional oversight—a hallmark of their services.
Leveraging the latest LLM models, Luis delivers efficiency in tax preparation while maintaining a focus on clear communication.
Taxfyle’s adoption of AI isn’t new. The platform has already integrated AI automation to pre-fill data for tax filing, significantly reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
This feature allows Tax Pros to focus on reviewing and importing extracted information, minimizing errors and boosting efficiency.
In breaking down these innovations, Taxfyle’s approach aims to clarify issues and provide necessary context, enabling users to make informed decisions about their financial needs.