TJ Sponsel II co-founded McGuire Sponsel to deliver specialty tax consulting services to leading local and regional CPA firms across the country. His experience maximizing clients’ credits has grown McGuire Sponsel into a leading national consulting firm.
Sponsel has been instrumental in adding new services that complement the firm’s current business model while bringing additional value to current clients. He has diversified McGuire Sponsel’s service offerings to include International Tax and Credits & Incentives. The combination of these services with the R&D and Cost Segregation Practices have resulted in substantial growth for the firm’s alliance network.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Sponsel is able to share his practical experience and technical knowledge to CPA firms and industry trade associations throughout the country. His involvement in guiding clients through the R&D Tax Credit process has made him a trusted industry leader. Partnering with clients ranging in size, he maximizes available tax credits that withstand IRS scrutiny.
During the tax planning process, Sponsel is transparent with clients and identifies potential opportunities for each specific situation. With vast experience in public accounting and tax consulting, he understands the importance of a CPA firm’s relationship with each of its clients. Sponsel’s approach to client service has included producing consistent results with personal service so firms can confidently integrate McGuire Sponsel into their strategic tax planning.
Sponsel earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Manchester College.
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Recent Resources
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R&D TaxJanuary 31, 2020
2018 Farm Bill Provides Framework for Hemp Industry to Claim R&D Tax Credit
by TJ Sponsel IICannabis companies have traditionally been unable to claim R&D credits due to 26 U.S. Code § 280E, which prohibits any...
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Cost SegregationJanuary 23, 2020
Moving forward without a technical correction to QIP
by Dave McGuireHow should CPAs deal with the lack of a technical correction to the QIP drafting error in the TCJA?
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January 8, 2020
McGuire Sponsel adds International Tax practice
by TJ Sponsel IIAcquisition of Align Global Consulting brings deep international expertise to specialty tax consulting firm
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Cost SegregationApril 29, 2019
McGuire Sponsel and Ernst & Morris Join Forces
by TJ Sponsel IIMcGuire Sponsel, Ernst & Morris announce strategic merger