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Your Tax Refund Is at Stake: How to Use AI Safely to Guarantee Accuracy and Maximize Your Money

2026-03-31T13:01:00

(BPT) – As tax filing deadlines approach, many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help. While general-purpose AI tools offer quick answers, financial experts caution that for complex issues like tax preparation, only secure, purpose-built AI trained by human experts can guarantee accuracy and protect sensitive data. Here are four things to keep in mind before you file:

1. The Crucial Difference Between General-Purpose AI and Tax-Specific Expertise

Many consumers think all AI is equal, but general-purpose AI, which scans the open web, lacks the deep, specialized knowledge required for tax compliance, operating as a sophisticated search engine, not a licensed accountant. Unlike these open platforms, Intuit’s AI that powers TurboTax is purpose-built and trained by tax experts specifically for tax preparation.

As Enrolled Agent (EA) Liz Hanley notes, “General AI is a great search engine for tax questions, but it can miss crucial nuances. It might tell a parent all about a credit, but a tax professional knows their income phases it out completely. Without seeing the full picture, that generic AI response is not only inapplicable, it could lead to an incorrect filing.” Only AI-powered financial platforms informed by experts can put a guarantee on their outcomes.

This risk is why the IRS recently shared that “taxpayers should not rely on AI-generated responses to complex tax questions, and they should verify any calculations or information provided by artificial intelligence.”*

2. The Power of AI + HI: Expert Training and Seamless, Trusted Support

AI is a powerful tool for direction, but expert knowledge provides the necessary protection, especially for finances, ensuring you achieve your best possible tax outcome. Human Intelligence (HI) is foundational at Intuit; it is what trains its proprietary AI to be specifically accurate for tax prep, and it is also available as an option for support. Intuit’s Consumer Platform fuses Credit Karma and TurboTax with Agentic AI and human intelligence (AI + HI), using its purpose-built AI to automate the time-consuming heavy lifting while ensuring you have a clear path to human expertise when you need it.

“The future of finance is not about AI versus human experts; it’s about a seamless experience where technology is the catalyst for certainty,” said Mark Notarainni, EVP & General Manager of Intuit’s Consumer Group. “Our consumer platform combines the speed of AI with our unmatched virtual expert network of 15,000 experts to deliver the trust and protection our customers need when the stakes are highest.”

3. Walled Garden: Don’t Risk Your SSN on General-Purpose, Open Platforms

Just because AI is accessible doesn’t mean it is safe for private data. General-purpose AI platforms often use the data you give them to train future versions of the software — putting your sensitive financial information in the wild. You should never input your Social Security Number, bank details or specific income into an open platform. Always look for a secure, encrypted financial ecosystem, like Intuit TurboTax, designed specifically to protect your identity and keep your data private while leveraging our expert-trained AI.

4. Filing Your Way: Expert-Trained AI Supports Every Path

The power of a purpose-built AI extends to every way you choose to file, whether you prefer the self-serve path or want an expert to do your taxes for you. Intuit’s AI is a second brain for its 13,000 tax experts as well as a personalized guide for its DIY filers, ensuring every calculation is deterministic and accurate.

General-purpose AI is a fantastic tool, but for managing money and building wealth, you need a system where Human Intelligence trains the AI, and data security and privacy is of the utmost priority. Integrated AI technology and human expertise can securely and accurately unlock the confidence to make smart financial decisions.

*https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/a-deeper-dive-into-the-dirty-dozen-taxpayers-stay-alert-in-peak-filing-season

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Your Roof, Reimagined — With Owens Corning and Erin and Ben Napier

2026-03-31T12:01:00

(BPT) – When it’s time to replace your roof, what matters most? Some are more focused on the performance and warranty. Others are looking to elevate curb appeal with a new roof color. Whether your focus is on style or durability, Owens Corning ensures you don’t have to compromise on beauty or performance.

That’s why Owens Corning teamed up with Erin and Ben Napier — the husband-and-wife TV hosts and design duo from Laurel, Mississippi — to help educate and inspire homeowners to make confident roofing decisions.

Style + Strength: Erin and Ben Napier’s Guide to Confident Roofing Choices

Erin and Ben bring two distinct perspectives to the roof replacement conversation. Erin, a self-described “roof geek” with a fine arts degree, sees the roof as a bold design element that can transform a home’s curb appeal. She’s passionate about color and how it ties a home’s exterior together. Ben, on the other hand, approaches roofing with a craftsman’s eye for strength and performance. He focuses on how every component of the roof system works together to protect what matters most.

Through their partnership with Owens Corning Roofing, Erin and Ben offer style and design tips to help homeowners make confident, inspired decisions. Here are their top three tips for creating a roof you’ll really love™.

Tip #1: Consider Roof Color to Enhance Curb Appeal

Erin says a home’s roof color is often the most overlooked design element. Coordinating shingles with brick, siding and trim can make a cohesive statement for elevated curb appeal. She encourages homeowners to pay attention to the subtle color tones and hues that give a shingle depth and dimension.

While shingle color might seem simple at first glance, the blend of color granules in each option plays a big role in defining a home’s style. Erin recommends going beyond traditional grays, blacks and browns to explore bolder choices. For example, Evergreen Mist — a new shingle color in the Owens Corning TruDefinition® Designer Duration® line — captures the beauty of a mist-covered garden path with a mix of vibrant greens and blues, earthy tans and soft gray-browns. Other shingles in the TruDefinition® Duration® Designer line offer a range of tones, so homeowners can find the perfect match for their personal style.

Tip #2: Don’t Sacrifice Durability

Ben Napier knows that great design means nothing without lasting performance. That’s why he emphasizes the importance of durability when choosing a roof. The construction of a shingle can dramatically impact how well it protects your home. Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles feature SureNail® Technology — a patented reinforced nailing line engineered with a tough, woven fabric. This innovation improves wind resistance, prevents nail blow-through and delivers outstanding fastener holding power. SureNail® Technology is designed to withstand winds up to 130 mph and provides a triple layer of protection for added durability. Pair these shingles with the Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System® for a complete system that works together to help protect your home.

Tip #3: Find Your Inspiration

Ben and Erin believe that great ideas often start close to home. Ready to think about your roof differently? Erin suggests taking a drive around your neighborhood to spot colors and styles that catch your eye. Owens Corning calls this Roof Gawking®— and it’s a fun way to discover what you love.

To make the process even easier, Owens Corning offers a variety of design tools and resources to help you feel confident in finding your perfect roof color. Visit www.findyourroofcolor.com for more tips from Erin and Ben and explore options for a roof that’s both stylish and strong.

*Erin and Ben Napier have been paid for their endorsement of Owens Corning Roofing products.