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Today we welcome Matthew Kresslein, CPA of https://kressleincpa.com/ Matthew has been fangirling since the inception of the Tax Pros Unplugged podcast and we're breaking down some of his best and worst moments we've had

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If accountants seem boring and stuffy, we promise to break the mold. We're not quoting code section, but we are giving the details on how to play the tax game in a way you can understand. Dad shirts optional.
Unknown Host hosts Tax Pros Unplugged, a business show with 38 episodes published.

Today we welcome Matthew Kresslein, CPA of https://kressleincpa.com/ Matthew has been fangirling since the inception of the Tax Pros Unplugged podcast and we're breaking down some of his best and worst moments we've had

The IRS just lost over 11,000 employees from its Taxpayer Services division — and a brand-new TIGTA report confirms the chaos is real. In this episode, Kelly and Jared break down what's actually happening inside the agen

Employees are one of the greatest part of entrepreneurship. They can also be one of the biggest challenges. How do you lead well? How do you deal with the difficult choices when you have empathy? Why can hiring mistakes

Starting a small business often means tackling a bunch of taxes you never saw coming. Today we talk through a few of our least favorite taxes to manage, and why they're not to be brushed aside.

Today we're back to what we love to talk about most... taxes! The internet has lots of great ideas, but are they always what they seem? We talk through all the true, false or maybe's we hear online. At least Kelly sees t

Today, after many months of trying to have Jared keep a secret, we're happy to announce the launch of taxfounded.com We've built a community for tax firm owners who want to thrive not just survive. Based on our own frust

In this episode, Kelly Bender, Jared Foos, and guest Brad Messner, PhD, explore the rapidly evolving landscape of technology in the tax industry. They discuss AI, automation, data security, and how tax professionals can

We see a lot of tax pros take positions on returns that they possibly don't understand, and definitely can't defend. What moves should tax pros stop doing right now when it comes to serving our clients well? What are som

Today we welcome Will Hamilton, founder of SmartPath, a pricing and engagement application to help accounting firms get more value out of their firms. We unpack marketing and sales strategies, as well as decipher what wo

Today we're coming to you live on April 15. What's happening in our offices today and how much tax money is heading to the government today? We don't have an agenda, but we're happy to be at the first finish line of the

What is the big deal about money anyway? Today we discuss our take on what money really is, and how we see success and wealth leaving clues around us. Are you thinking scarce or abundant when it comes to money?

Jared has been on a podcast learning kick lately, so he's bringing all his insights in to the conversation this week. What does it look like to grow as a human, a leader, or a professional? Join us for the weekly banter

Today we welcome Melinda Garvin to discuss what selling a practice has looked like for her. When was the right time? How did she feel about the whole process? Does she have any regrets? Melinda brings some valuable insig

Automated bookkeeping seems like a magic pill. But many times, there are hidden factors in those books that aren't telling the whole story. Today, we unpack some of the common mistakes we see business owners make when it

What does it really look like to teach adult continuing education? This week we're joined by NATP's Content Program Manager, Misty Erickson, to talk to us about what good education looks like, and when to run for the doo

Are you really supposed to say yes to every type of client that comes your way? Are some people completely oblivious to their own behaviors? Has the illness made Kelly more unfiltered than usual? We're not exactly sure w

Do S Corps save your life? Why do some people think they're the holy grail of tax planning? Today we unpack why they work and when they don't. We think S Corps can be pretty cool, but personally, we'll leave the saving t

This week we're talking about what our career paths looked like to bring us to today. Maybe having a little insight in to who we were before today will help you see a little of yourself somewhere in our journeys. There's

Anyone who's been divorced knows it's usually a terrible experience. But what about the tax implications? Who takes the kids? Who keeps the house? Is there taxes involved in the splitting of assets? Today we unpack the r

This week we're tackling a dangerous taboo topic that nobody wants to discuss, pricing! We know it's hard, but what is the real cost of pricing too low and are you actually being well served by taking the bottom dollar "
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