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Tax Pros Unplugged

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.

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  1. 36

    IRS Chaos Unveiled

    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 agency, where your clients are going to feel the squeeze, and their playbook for navigating a broken system.

  2. 35

    Hire Slow, Fire Fast

    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 be so expensive? Episode sponsored by: taxfounded.com The community for Tax Professionals who want to build better. Join us today!

  3. 34

    Navigating Compliance

    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.

  4. 33

    The Internet Says

    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 them online, Jared might be surprised by what the internet says!

  5. 32

    BIG Announcement

    Today, after many months of trying to have Jared keep a secret, we're happy to announce the launch of taxfounded.comWe've built a community for tax firm owners who want to thrive not just survive. Based on our own frustrations where traditional models have fallen short, we're thrilled to bring our passions to you. To see if you're a great fit for what we're building, go to taxfounded.com and find out more information!

  6. 31

    What's the TECH?

    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 adapt to stay ahead in a fast-changing environment.

  7. 30

    Can You Explain It?

    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 some red flags to watch for?  Also, spoiler alert, Jared went golfing!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

HOSTED BY

Kelly Bender & Jared Foos

Produced by Kelly Bender

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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.

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Tax Pros Unplugged is created and hosted by Kelly Bender & Jared Foos.
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