Voice Dictation for Tax Professionals

Document faster, advise smarter

Notion

Example dictation

H1 Navigation study H2 Main finding Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export. Quote I expected export to be next to share end quote. H2 Next step Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.

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Ottex outputs

# Navigation study ## Main finding Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export. > I expected export to be next to share. ## Next step Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
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How it works

Your voice. Right where you work.

  1. Hold Fn

    Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.

  2. Speak naturally

    Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.

  3. Release. It’s written.

    Your text appears right where your cursor is.

Works with your apps

Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.

And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps

Why Ottex works for tax professionals

Concrete benefits with real-world impact

3x Faster Than Typing

Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.

A woman speaks naturally while working on her laptop.

Custom Dictionary

Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.

A personal card file organizes names and specialist vocabulary.

Precision Typing

Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.

Punctuation blocks organize a clearly formatted page.

Voice Corrections

Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.

Thursday at six is crossed out and replaced with Friday at ten.

Better Context, Better Results

Speaking naturally gives AI agents more context than typing. Describe your intent, explain edge cases, mention file names—your voice carries nuance that typing shortcuts.

Loose notes become a richer organized plan.

Works with AI Chatbots

Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity—anywhere you type. Better prompts, better answers.

A spoken prompt becomes a conversation on a laptop.

Inline AI Commands

Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.

Hands transform paper into a new form.

Context Awareness

Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.

A magnifying glass connects an email conversation to its reply.

Smart Snippets

Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.

A bookmark opens into reusable notes.

Global Shortcuts

Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.

Fingers press Option and D to start voice input.

Works in Any App

System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.

One microphone connects several different application windows.

Filler Word Removal

Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.

Filler-word scraps are brushed away from a clean page.

App-Specific Modes

Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.

One voice adapts to a code editor, chat and email.

What you can do

Write Research Notes

Dictate research notes, literature summaries, or analysis. Capture your thinking process without losing momentum to typing.

Notion

Example dictation

H1 Navigation study H2 Main finding Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export. Quote I expected export to be next to share end quote. H2 Next step Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.

Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.

Ottex outputs

# Navigation study ## Main finding Participants found the new navigation easy to use but struggled to find export. > I expected export to be next to share. ## Next step Test placing export next to share in the next prototype.
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Prompt ChatGPT & Claude

Dictate prompts to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any AI chatbot. Speaking naturally lets you give more context—better context means better results.

ChatGPT

Example dictation

can you help me understand um why the sky is blue like I know it has something to do with light but I'm kinda confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength question mark explain it simply

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Ottex outputs

Can you help me understand why the sky is blue? I know it has something to do with light but I'm confused about why it's not violet since violet has an even shorter wavelength. Explain it simply.
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Respond to Emails

Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.

Gmail

Example dictation

hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature

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Ottex outputs

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week. Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min Best regards, Sarah Chen Marketing Director, Finteq
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Write Meeting Notes

Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.

Notion

Example dictation

action items colon new paragraph one john to review q 4 budget by friday actually thursday two sarah to schedule client call three uh team to finalize roadmap

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Ottex outputs

Action items: 1. John to review Q4 budget by Thursday 2. Sarah to schedule client call 3. Team to finalize roadmap
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Capture Ideas Quickly

Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.

Text Editor

Example dictation

oh okay so what if we flip the onboarding completely um instead of asking users to set up their workspace first we let them record something immediately like within 10 seconds of signing up they're already talking and seeing the magic actually no not 10 seconds make it the very first screen and then we save that as their first note so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything

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Ottex outputs

What if we flip the onboarding completely? Instead of asking users to set up their workspace first, we let them record something immediately. Within the very first screen of signing up, they're already talking and seeing the magic. Then we save that as their first note—so they have an aha moment before they even configure anything.
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Reply to Work Messages

Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.

Slack

Example dictation

hey um thanks for the update on the API changes I'll uh review the PR today actually tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration and I'll leave comments if I find anything also can you ping me when the tests are passing

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Ottex outputs

Hey, thanks for the update on the API changes! I'll review the PR tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration. I'll leave comments if I find anything. Also, can you ping me when the tests are passing?
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Frequently asked questions

Can it handle tax terminology?

Cloud AI models like Gemini 3 Flash understand tax terminology: IRC sections, IRS forms, depreciation methods, MACRS, Section 179, K-1s, and thousands of other tax concepts. For client names, entity structures, and specialized terms, add them to your custom dictionary for consistent accuracy.

Is it secure for confidential client information?

With BYOK, your audio goes directly to your API provider (Google, OpenAI, or Deepgram) using your own API key. Ottex never stores or sees your data. You control the entire data pipeline and can review your provider's compliance certifications.

Does it work in tax software and spreadsheets?

Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS, so it works in Excel, Google Sheets, tax preparation software, client portals, and any other application where you can type.

Can I use it for documenting client advice?

Absolutely. Dictate detailed tax advice memos with full context instead of brief notes. Speaking naturally captures the reasoning behind your recommendations because it takes less effort than typing.

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