Blue J is designed to help you get fast, accurate answers to tax questions, just by asking.
This guide will help you ask your first question and get the best possible result.
Start here: ask your first question
- Go to Blue J
- Type your question into the prompt box
- Press enter
You’ll get an answer with supporting sources in seconds.
What makes a good question?
The best results come from questions that are:
Clear
Use simple, direct language
Specific
Focus on a particular issue or rule
Contextual
Include relevant details (jurisdiction, scenario, etc.)
These three elements, clarity, specificity, and context, are key to getting accurate answers.
Example questions to try
Research questions
- What are the rules for allocating consideration in an asset acquisition?
- How is income treated in [specific tax scenario]?
Follow-up questions
- Provide more detail on this rule
- Are there any cases that discuss this?
- Is there commentary on this topic?
Drafting requests
- Summarize this in bullet points
- Draft a short client email
- Explain this in plain language
Blue J is conversational. You can ask follow-up questions to refine your answer or change the format.
Ask follow-up questions (this is key)
You don’t need to start over each time.
Instead, build on your previous question:
- “Can you explain that in more detail?”
- “What cases support this?”
- “Put this into a client-friendly email”
This is one of the fastest ways to improve your results.
Common question types
Most users use Blue J for:
Research
- Understanding tax rules
- Finding relevant cases or authorities
Drafting
- Creating emails, memos, or summaries
Structuring
- Turning research into outlines or presentations
You can move between these in a single conversation.
If your answer isn’t what you expected
Try adjusting your question:
- Be more specific
- Add more context
- Break complex questions into smaller parts
Example:
- Avoid: “Explain this transaction”
- Instead try: “Explain the tax treatment of goodwill in this transaction”
Tips for better results
- Ask one clear question at a time
- Avoid vague or overly broad prompts
- Use follow-ups instead of rewriting your question
- Tell Blue J how you want the answer formatted