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Accrual

AI-native tax preparation for accounting firms: agents read client documents and draft returns for CPA review.

TaxAlso: Accounting & Close

Overview

Accrual launched in February 2026 with $75M to automate individual tax-return preparation for accounting firms: agents ingest K-1s and 1099s, find gaps and draft returns; it acquired Puzzle to extend into bookkeeping.

What the agents do

Agents prepare draft returns from client documents.

Why it matters

Large launch round signals investor conviction in agentic tax.

Tax in the Top 100

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