Will robots pay tax?

There remains little consensus among economists, policymakers or businesses on how AI and automation will affect economies over time.

KPMG International hosted an online roundtable in February 2026 as part of the Global Responsible Tax Program. Participants from business, academia, policy and civil society discussed how tax systems might respond to the growing impact of artificial intelligence, robotics and automation on the economy and labour market and what role tax can and should play in meeting social and business goals. Despite growing attention, there remains little consensus among economists, policymakers or busine...

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Authors: Conrad Turley

Published Date: 06 July 2026