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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Hidden Costs Businesses Rarely Question: Property Tax

from Let's Talk Tax · host McGuire Sponsel

Property tax is one of the largest recurring expenses many businesses face, yet it's often one of the least reviewed.In this episode of Let's Talk Tax, Dave McGuire sits down with Matthew Barnhill, leader of McGuire Sponsel's Property Tax Services, to discuss why businesses and CPAs frequently overlook property tax assessments and how that can lead to missed savings opportunities.The conversation explores the difference between assessed value and market value, common events that can trigger property tax appeals, how property classifications impact valuations, and why changes in business operations may warrant a closer look at an assessment. Dave and Matthew also share practical questions CPAs can ask clients to identify opportunities and discuss why property tax deserves a larger role in proactive advisory conversations.Whether you're advising clients, managing commercial real estate, or looking for ways to reduce operating expenses, this episode highlights an often-overlooked area where meaningful savings opportunities may exist.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, June 20th, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!

Property tax is one of the largest recurring expenses many businesses face, yet it's often one of the least reviewed.In this episode of Let's Talk Tax, Dave McGuire sits down with Matthew Barnhill, leader of McGuire Sponsel's Property Tax Services, to discuss why businesses and CPAs frequently overlook property tax assessments and how that can lead to missed savings opportunities.The conversation explores the difference between assessed value and market value, common events that can trigger property tax appeals, how property classifications impact valuations, and why changes in business operations may warrant a closer look at an assessment. Dave and Matthew also share practical questions CPAs can ask clients to identify opportunities and discuss why property tax deserves a larger role in proactive advisory conversations.Whether you're advising clients, managing commercial real estate, or looking for ways to reduce operating expenses, this episode highlights an often-overlooked area where meaningful savings opportunities may exist.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, June 20th, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!

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