Frequently Asked Questions

Client FAQs

  • How do I sign-up for Hive Tax AI?

    You will be sent an email with an activation link from your CPA when they have invited you to join. Click the Opt-in for AI Assistant Tools button in the email you received and follow the steps to create your account.

  • Is Hive Tax AI available in my Country?

    Hive Tax AI is currently available in the United States.

  • Is Hive Tax AI available in my State?

    Hive Tax AI is currently available in all 50 US States. 

  • Where is my account verification code?

    Your account verification code was sent to the account that you signed up with and may have been mistakenly flagged as spam by your email provider. Please contact support at support@hivetatech.com if you have still not receiving it.

  • How do I reset my account password?

    If you are currently logged into your account you can reset your password by selecting Client Settings, then Change Password on the Settings page. Enter your current password and new password then select Change Password.

    Otherwise if you have forgotten your password you can reset your account password by sending an email to support@hivetatech.com and requesting a password reset.

  • How do I change my profile information?

    Select the Client Settings button in the sidebar menu, then the Edit button near your profile picture. From here you can edit your personal information such as your email address, phone number or address.

  • How do I change my profile picture?

    Select the Client Settings button in the sidebar menu, then Edit Profile in the Profile section. You can select one of the premade profile images or upload your own image. Image size and file type restrictions may apply. 

  • What is the AI Customer Support Assistant?

    This GPT-4 powered chatbot answers tax questions and provides tax advice 24/7.

  • How do I access the AI Customer Support Assistant?

    You will receive an activation email from Hive when your CPA has activated your account to receive access to the AI Customer Support Assistant.

  • How do I ask the AI Customer Support Assistant a question?

    Click the Support Chatbot button in the sidebar menu, then Ask Tax Questions, and either select a pre-made question or use the text box to ask a question.

  • What types of questions can I ask the AI Customer Support Assistant?

    You can ask the AI Customer Support Assistant tax related questions, from basic queries about tax forms and filing deadlines, to more complex questions about deductions, tax laws, and state-specific tax issues.

  • Can my Tax advisor view my AI Customer Support Assistant chats?

    Yes, your Tax advisor can view your chat history with the Assistant in order to help provide further clarification about a tax question you may have.

  • Can the AI Customer Support Assistant answer questions about my tax firm?

    Yes the AI Customer Support Assistant can answer specific questions about the tax firm you are using if that feature is supported by them.

  • Can the AI Customer Support Assistant answer questions about my financial history?

    The AI Customer Support Assistant can answer questions about your financial history that you have given it either in chat or with the AI Financial Planning Assistant. Please do not give the AI Customer Support Assistant personal identifiable information such as your SSN or date of birth.

  • Are the AI Customer Support Assistants answers backed by my Tax advisor?

    Consider reaching out directly to your CPA if you have an important tax question you would like them to double-check and confirm.

  • What is the AI Financial Planning Assistant?

    The AI Financial Planning Assistant generates a personalized financial plan for you based on your answers to a questionnaire and is then looked over and approved by your CPA.

  • How do I access the AI Financial Planning Assistant?

    Once your CPA invites you to the AI Financial Planning Assistant you will receive an email from Hive Tax AI with instructions on how to sign up for the service.

  • How do I see my AI Financial Planning report?

    If your CPA has given you access to the Financial planning assistant, you can access it by selecting the Financial Planning tab on the sidebar, then clicking the view button in the action column for your report.

  • How do I fill out the AI Financial Planning Assistant Questionnaire?

    You will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire once you are invited to the AI Financial Planning Assistant by your CPA. Follow the instructions given by the page to fill out the questionnaire.

  • Do I have to fill-out the entire questionnaire at once?

    No, if you are unsure of the answer to a question you can leave and resume the questionnaire at a later time.

  • What if I do not know the answer to a question from the AI Financial Planning Assistant Questionnaire?

    If the question does not have a star (*) next to it, it is optional and can be skipped. Otherwise consult with your tax advisor on what you should fill out for the question.

  • Can I give estimates for the questions on the AI Financial Planning Assistant Questionnaire?

    Yes but we highly recommend giving the most accurate information as the more accurate your answers are, the more accurate your AI Financial Planning Assistant will be when generating a report for you.

  • Do I need to submit my previous 2 years of tax returns to complete the questionnaire?

    Submitting your previous 2 years of tax returns is optional but we do recommend submitting them to provide the most accurate report from your AI Financial Planning Assistant.

  • Where can I access my AI Financial Planning report after I finish the Questionnaire?

    Your AI Financial Planning report will be generated then sent to your CPA for review. Once they have reviewed it, they will go over the report with you. You can check the status of your report if you select Financial Planning in the sidebar, then your report status will be shown in the Status column

  • How can I save my AI Financial Planning report?

    If you wish to save your AI Financial Planning report after your CPA has reviewed and walked you through it, ask your CPA if you can have a copy of the report.