Harvey, Blue J, Legora: what we can learn from the big players in legal AI
$8 billion. $1.8 billion. $133 million. The world's best-funded legal AI companies are proving the model works. They're also proving what it can't do for Belgian tax.
AI adoption in legal professions: where we stand in 2026
79% of legal professionals now use AI. Tax firms tripled adoption in one year. The story is in the widening gap between strategic adopters and everyone else.
Why Belgium is the perfect market for specialized tax AI
Harvey raised $760M. Blue J raised $133M. Neither can answer a question about erfbelasting in Brussels. Here's why that creates an opportunity.
Implementing AI in your tax practice: why trust matters more than technology
Most AI implementations fail because firms skip the trust-building phase. A practical 4-phase framework for Belgian tax practices.
The future of tax research: what AI changes, what it doesn't, and what that means for your practice
AI adoption in accounting firms surged from 9% to 41% in one year. McKinsey says 44% of legal tasks are technically automatable. The World Economic Forum lists bookkeeping among the fastest-declining roles. Here's what this means for Belgian tax professionals, and what it doesn't.
How much time does tax AI actually save? An honest estimate
Harvey users report 37 hours per month. Thomson Reuters claims 63% reduction. We looked at the real numbers for Belgian tax research, and built a conservative estimate that doesn't require you to believe marketing claims.
Why we're not building a chatbot
Chat interfaces feel modern but produce ephemeral, indefensible output. Professional tax research needs structured answers you can file, reproduce, and defend.
"I don't trust AI for tax advice." You're right. Here's why you should try it anyway.
AI skepticism in tax is rational. Most tools deserve it. But rejecting the entire category because ChatGPT hallucinated a tax rate is like refusing calculators because the first ones jammed.
How to evaluate a legal AI tool: 10 questions that actually matter
Most firms start by asking 'how accurate is it?' That's question 10 on this list. Here are the nine questions you should ask first, and why they matter more for professional tax work.