What Role Do FlyFin's CPAs Play in the Tax Filing Process?

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FlyFin's CPAs are the human layer on top of its AI: a dedicated CPA reviews every deduction the AI surfaces, suggests tax-saving strategies, and files your return from start to finish. You also get direct access to CPAs for questions or a Zoom call. This applies to self-employed filers, freelancers, 1099 and W-2 workers, and business owners filing 2024 returns through FlyFin.

The CPA's role at each stage

FlyFin describes its service as "AI and CPA tax filing," where the AI does the scanning and the CPA does the review and filing. In practice the split looks like this:

Stage What the AI does What the CPA does
Deduction discovery Scans connected expense accounts and finds possible deductions Reviews every deduction the AI flags
Deduction decisions Presents deductions to swipe through (accept or reject) Available to weigh in when you're unsure
Tax strategy — Suggests tax-saving strategies for your situation
Preparation and filing — Files your taxes from start to finish
Accuracy check — Full CPA review for 100% accurate preparation

Full CPA review of every deduction

The site states that "a dedicated CPA will review every deduction and suggest tax-saving strategies for you." That means the CPA isn't just signing off on the final number — they go through the deduction list the AI generated and look for ways to reduce what you owe. If you'd rather not decide on a borderline deduction yourself, you can accept, reject, or ask a CPA about it directly from the deduction tracker.

Filing from start to finish

FlyFin's CPAs "file your taxes from start to finish," per the site. So the CPA handles the actual preparation and submission of your 1099 state and federal returns rather than leaving you to assemble and file them yourself. The site also advertises full audit insurance, with CPAs backing you up if your return is examined.

Who the CPAs are

FlyFin says its tax team members "are experts in all aspects of US & international taxes," and that they "ensure 100% accurate tax review and preparation." That international coverage matters if you have foreign income or filing obligations alongside your US self-employment income.

How you reach a CPA

You're not limited to a one-time handoff. FlyFin offers:

  • Unlimited questions to a CPA-certified AI tax assistant for instant responses
  • Ask a CPA when you want a human answer on a specific deduction
  • Zoom call with a CPA when a conversation is easier than typing

What this means for you

If your main concern is that an AI-only tool will miss deductions or file something wrong, the CPA layer is the answer: the AI narrows the work, and a human CPA reviews the deductions, advises on strategy, and files the return. If you prefer to handle filing entirely on your own, this model adds a review step you don't need. For filers who want the speed of AI plus a human sign-off, the CPA review is the core of what you're paying for.