Let's Talk Tax

Welcome to Let's Talk Tax, a show for growth-minded professionals in tax. Whether you're crunching numbers in a CPA firm or managing real estate portfolios, we've got something for you. Our goal is to make tax concepts relevant, growth-minded, and, most importantly, understandable. Let's Talk Tax is designed for everyone, from entry-level associates to seasoned partners with clients seeking expert insights. So stay tuned, stay informed, and let's talk tax!

Let's Talk Tax is a business podcast hosted by McGuire Sponsel, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #17

  Leadership Succession in CPA Firms: Developing Future Leaders with Katie Thomas, CPA, CFP, CGMA, Honkamp P.C.

  Aug 14, 202627 minS3

  Leadership succession is one of the greatest challenges facing CPA firms, but developing the next generation requires more than replacing retiring partners. In this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, TJ Sponsel speaks with Katie Thomas, CPA, CFP, CGMA , president and CEO of Honkamp P.C. , about preparing emerging professionals to lead in a rapidly changing accounting industry. They discuss: Why technology is accelerating leadership development How client expectations are shifting from compliance to strategic advice The skills modern CPA firm leaders need How competency frameworks can create clearer promotion paths Why direct feedback is essential to professional growth Common mistakes emerging leaders make What aspiring partners can begin doing now Katie also explains why strong leaders must listen, delegate effectively, assume positive intent, and invest in developing the people around them. Whether you lead a CPA firm or are working toward your next career milestone, this conversation offers practical guidance for building the profession’s next generation of leaders.

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  Episode #16

  How Midterms Could Impact Tax Policy

  Aug 7, 202619 minS3

  How much could the 2026 midterm elections actually change the tax landscape? Dave McGuire and Ashu Mahal, JD, CPA, break down what CPAs and businesses should be watching ahead of November, from the potential shift in congressional control to the future of existing tax provisions. They also discuss tariffs and trade policy, domestic investment incentives, international tax developments including Pillar Two, and what the evolving political landscape could mean for year-end planning. Whether the election brings a major shift in Washington or more legislative gridlock, this episode offers perspective on the tax policy issues worth watching heading into the end of 2026. As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks for listening. We will see you next Saturday, August 15th, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!

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  Episode #15

  What We Learned from the 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

  Jul 31, 202630 minS3

  The 2026 property tax appeal season brought rising assessments, shifting market conditions, and important reminders about the value of acting early. In this episode of Let’s Talk Tax , Dave McGuire speaks with McGuire Sponsel property tax specialists Rebecca Patterson and Kyle Gaddis about what happened during the 2026 season and what CPAs should consider heading into the next assessment cycle. They discuss how mass appraisal systems can overlook property-specific circumstances, why interest rates and vacancy trends may affect commercial property values, and how assessment practices differ across jurisdictions. The conversation also highlights developments in Indiana , North Carolina , Texas , and Iowa; the evidence that can strengthen an appeal; and the common mistake of waiting until the tax bill or appeal deadline to begin reviewing an assessment. For CPA firms, property tax presents an opportunity to ask better questions about changes in a client’s real estate portfolio and identify potential concerns before the appeal window closes. As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks for listening. We will see you Saturday, August 8, for our next episode of Let's Talk Tax!

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  Episode #15

  Season Three Rewind: Looking Beyond the Tax Return

  Jul 24, 202618 minS3

  Some of the most valuable tax planning conversations happen long before a return is filed. In this special rewind episode , we revisit four conversations from the first half of season three that highlight how CPAs can identify opportunities, address compliance risks, and advise clients more proactively. Hear insights from Dave McGuire , Mike Hammel, Macc , TJ Sponsel , Chad Collier , Greg Lambrecht, CPA , and John Bodur, CPA, MBA , on: Bonus depreciation and Qualified Production Property Credits and incentives for expansion and investment International activities that may create reporting obligations Transfer pricing risks associated with intercompany transactions Together, these discussions demonstrate why effective tax planning extends beyond preparing the return—and how earlier involvement can help CPAs provide greater value throughout the year. As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks for listening. We will see you Saturday, August 1, for our next episode of Let's Talk Tax!

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  Episode #13

  Season Three Halfway Point Rewind: Mindset, Opportunity, & Growth

  Jul 17, 202620 minS3

  Halfway through Season 3, we're looking back at the conversations that have shaped the season. In this special recap episode, host Tim LeMasters revisits key insights from CPA firm leaders, tax specialists, and business advisors on proactive tax planning, advisory services, client relationships, and firm growth. Across every discussion, one theme emerged: The most valuable CPA firms aren't necessarily the ones that know the most—they're the ones asking better questions. Whether the topic was tax incentives , property tax , international tax , transfer pricing , or leadership, each conversation reinforced the importance of staying engaged with clients beyond tax season to identify opportunities before they disappear. If you're looking for practical ideas to strengthen your advisory approach and create greater value for your clients, this episode brings together the biggest takeaways from Season 3 so far. As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thanks for listening. We will see you Saturday, July 25th, for another special episode of Let's Talk Tax!

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