Code for America has received funding from Google.org's $30 million Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation grant to expand an AI-powered document screening tool for its GetYourRefund tax-filing service. The tool will review documents uploaded by taxpayers and flag cases ready for preparation or requiring additional review, allowing volunteer tax preparers to focus on complicated questions rather than routine screening. Since launching in 2020 with IRS support, GetYourRefund has helped over 387,000 Americans file taxes and claim nearly $657 million in refunds. The organisation has identified tax benefits and safety net programmes as areas where technology can reduce administrative burdens. Code for America is among 15 organisations selected for the Google.org grant and has been expanding its use of AI in government services, including tools for accessibility and SNAP caseworker assistance.

Code for America has partnered with Anthropic to develop AI tools that help government caseworkers administer public benefits more efficiently. The collaboration will initially focus on the SNAP Policy Navigator, a Claude-powered integration providing caseworkers with real-time access to federal, state and county SNAP policies. The tool uses Anthropic's Model Context Protocol to ensure responses are grounded in verified policies, addressing increased administrative complexity following recent federal benefits policy changes. Millions of low-income families have lost or risk losing food benefits amid these changes. The partnership aims to create reusable tools adaptable across states and counties, with future integrations assisting with eligibility document review and benefit recipient communications. Code for America currently works in 27 states, helping seven million people access $22 billion in benefits in 2025.