By 2036, tax will be almost unrecognisable. Not simply because rates or rules will change, but because technology, data and AI will alter how tax is calculated, governed and experienced.

At KPMG’s Make the Leap: Tax Technology & AI Summit 2026, our predictions for the next decade pointed to one conclusion: the future of tax will be continuous, system-driven and more visible to authorities. Leadership and not technology alone, will determine who is ready for that shift.

That means tax leaders will need to understand not only the technical rules, but also the data, controls and assumptions embedded in the systems applying those rules.

Watch the video to discover our five predictions for tax in 2036 and what they mean for tax leaders today.