© Institute for Digitalization in Tax Law
Chair: Stefan GroĂź, PSP
Vice Chairmen: Steffen Kirchhoff (taxy.io), Prof. Rainer Bräutigam (DHBW Moosbach)
Mission: Expert Committee VIII analyzes current developments in the field of artificial intelligence—in particular generative AI—and assesses its potential for use in the tax environment. Through exchanges with start-ups, universities, and technology providers, as well as by supporting research projects, the committee promotes the practical integration of innovative AI solutions into tax processes. The aim is to identify technological opportunities at an early stage, classify them on a sound basis, and actively help shape them.
Focal points: The activities of Expert Committee VIII focus on the question of how AI-based applications—for example, in the areas of natural language processing, machine learning, or process automation—can be integrated into tax processes in a meaningful and responsible manner. The committee analyzes the maturity of new solutions, examines their potential applications, and supports corresponding pilot projects.
Particular attention is paid to exchanges with innovative players: start-ups, tech providers, universities, and other stakeholders from tax tech, accounting, and legal tech. The Expert Committee supports research collaborations, promotes knowledge transfer, and is available to other committees as a technical contact—particularly with regard to the assessment of new AI technologies.
In addition, dialogue with the tax authorities is sought in order to address the potential and limitations of AI in the taxation process at an early stage. The aim is not only to observe technological developments, but also to actively shape their meaningful application.
