Let's Talk Tax Podcast
Welcome to Let’s Talk Tax powered by McGuire Sponsel, 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 at CPA and real estate firms, from entry-level associates to seasoned partners with clients seeking expert insights.
So, if you’re ready to stay informed and join the conversation on all things tax, be sure to tune in! Let’s Talk Tax is your go-to destination for navigating the complexities of the tax world with clarity and confidence.
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Latest Let's Talk Tax Episodes
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Alliance NetworkNovember 6, 2025
Exploring the Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
by Dave McGuire & Joe Nicola, Jr., JD, CPA, CVAHost Dave McGuire and guest Joe Nicola, Jr., discuss the significant impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 30, 2025
The Power of Data Mining in CPA Firms
by Justin Gephart & Jerry Hammel, CPAHost Justin Gephart and his colleague Jerry Hammel, CPA, dive into the untapped potential of your firm’s records, also known...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 24, 2025
Global Growth, Global Risk: Managing International Tax Compliance
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, & Catherine Yuan, CPAHost Jerry Hammel, CPA, is joined by Catherine Yuan, CPA, to discuss the essentials of international tax compliance for business...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 17, 2025
The Planning Tool CPAs Can’t Ignore This Year
by Tim LeMasters & Kat MartinHost Tim LeMasters is joined by guest Kat Martin to share an exclusive preview of McGuire Sponsel’s Planning Guide for...
Why Let's Talk Tax? Unveiling Our Vision
This week on Let’s Talk Tax, hosts Justin Gephart and Tim LeMasters unveil the vision for the podcast including a brief overview of McGuire Sponsel and what one another look forward to discussing in 2024.
With diverse backgrounds spanning accounting, real estate management, and beyond, our hosts are united by a passion for making taxes not just understandable, but downright exciting. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s talk tax.
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All Let's Talk Tax Episodes
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Alliance NetworkOctober 24, 2025
Global Growth, Global Risk: Managing International Tax Compliance
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, & Catherine Yuan, CPAHost Jerry Hammel, CPA, is joined by Catherine Yuan, CPA, to discuss the essentials of international tax compliance for business...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 17, 2025
The Planning Tool CPAs Can’t Ignore This Year
by Tim LeMasters & Kat MartinHost Tim LeMasters is joined by guest Kat Martin to share an exclusive preview of McGuire Sponsel’s Planning Guide for...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 9, 2025
When Marketing Becomes a Growth Strategy
by TJ Sponsel & Kelsey BrewerHost TJ Sponsel is joined by Kelsey Brewer, the Chief Marketing Officer at McGuire Sponsel, for a deep dive into...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 2, 2025
Rethinking Manufacturing: From Cash Flow Pain to Tax Opportunity
by TJ Sponsel & Justin GephartHosts TJ Sponsel and Justin Gephart delve into the evolving world of the manufacturing sector post-COVID-19, exploring supply chain shifts,...
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Alliance NetworkSeptember 25, 2025
Why Data Might Be the Most Underrated Growth Tool in Your CPA Firm
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, & Justin GephartGuest host Jerry Hammel, CPA, and Justin Gephart dive into the evolving world of data management in CPA and consulting...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesSeptember 19, 2025
Rev. Proc. 2025-28 & Section G: R&D Credit Updates
by Dave McGuire, David Seibel, EA, & Garrett DuffyHost Dave McGuire sits down with R&D experts David Seibel, EA, and Garrett Duffy to unpack two major developments reshaping...
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Alliance NetworkSeptember 11, 2025
Leadership Development in CPA Firms with Jeremy Clopton
by TJ Sponsel & Jeremy CloptonHost TJ Sponsel and guest Jeremy Clopton from Upstream Academy discuss the importance of leadership development in CPA firms.
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Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 28, 2025
From Blueprints to Bonus: Where Cost Seg Tech Stops Short
by Dave McGuire and Austin BrownHost Dave McGuire discusses the role of software and automation in cost segregation with guest Austin Brown, a leader in...
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Location Advisory ServicesAugust 21, 2025
The Clients Who Called Early Got Paid to Grow: Did Yours?
by Justin Gephart, Brad Brown, CPA, & Chad CollierHost Justin Gephart and guests Brad Brown, CPA, of BMSS, and Chad Collier, Relationship Manager at McGuire Sponsel discuss the...
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Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 14, 2025
Beyond the Bill: Turning Property Tax into Client Value
by TJ Sponsel & Matthew BarnhillHost TJ Sponsel and Matthew Barnhill, the new Property Tax Services Manager at McGuire Sponsel, talk through assessment appeals, the...
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Global Business ServicesAugust 7, 2025
“One Big Beautiful Bill” & International Tax: What CPAs Need to Know
by Tim LeMasters & Jason Rauhe, CPAHost Tim LeMasters and guest Jason Rauhe, CPA, dive into the complexities of the new One Big, Beautiful Bill (OB3)...
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Fixed Asset ServicesJuly 31, 2025
“One Big Beautiful Bill” & Bonus Depreciation, Cost Seg, & More: What CPAs Need to Know
by Tim LeMasters & Dave McGuireHost Tim LeMasters is joined by Dave McGuire, shareholder and co-founder of McGuire Sponsel, to discuss fixed asset planning, bonus...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesJuly 24, 2025
“One Big Beautiful Bill” & R&D Tax Credits: What CPAs Need to Know
by TJ Sponsel & David Seibel, EAHost TJ Sponsel is joined by David Seibel, EA, a shareholder in the R&D Tax Credit practice, to discuss the...
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Location Advisory ServicesJuly 18, 2025
Breaking Myths: Helping CPAs Embrace Location Advisory Services
by TJ Sponsel & Ben Worrell, MBAHost TJ Sponsel is joined by guest Ben Worrell, MBA, to address why many CPAs hesitate to engage in location...
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Alliance NetworkJuly 10, 2025
From Tariffs to Trust: Guiding Manufacturers Through the Specialty Tax Terrain
by TJ Sponsel & Keith Habel, CPA/PFSHost TJ Sponsel is joined by Keith Habel, CPA/PFS, a shareholder at Honkamp, to discuss how manufacturing firms can navigate...
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Alliance NetworkJuly 8, 2025
Bonus Episode: Breaking Down the “Big Beautiful Bill”
by Dave McGuire and Jerry Hammel, CPAHost Dave McGuire and Jerry Hammel, CPA, break down the newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill”—including the return of 100% bonus...
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Global Business ServicesJuly 3, 2025
TCJA Sunset & International Planning: Modeling What Comes Next
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, Greg Lambrecht, CPA, & Jason Rauhe, CPAHost Jerry Hammel, CPA, is joined by Greg Lambrecht, CPA, and Jason Rauhe, CPA, for a timely discussion on the...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesJune 26, 2025
The Hidden Burden: Breaking Down Section G of Form 6765
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, & David Seibel, EAHost Jerry Hammel, CPA, sits down with David Seibel, EA, to unpack the new reporting requirements for Form 6765, with...
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Fixed Asset ServicesJune 23, 2025
Bonus vs. Section 179: Maximizing Depreciation Strategy in 2025
by Tim LeMasters & Dave McGuireHost Tim LeMasters is joined by Dave McGuire to unpack the complexities of bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing.
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Location Advisory ServicesJune 12, 2025
Deals, Dirt & Dollar Signs: Inside Today’s CRE Game
by Justin Gephart, Chad Collier, & Mike SemlerHost Justin Gephart sits down with CRE expert Mike Semler and Relationship Manager Chad Collier to break down what business...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesJune 5, 2025
R&D Tax Credits & the One Big Beautiful Bill: Understanding Amortization and Proactive Planning
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, & David Seibel, EAGuest host Jerry Hammel, CPA, sits down with David Seibel, EA, to discuss the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping piece...
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Fixed Asset ServicesMay 30, 2025
Property Tax & Vacancy Rates: How to Strengthen Appeals for Clients in a Rebounding Market
by Tim LeMasters, Justin Gephart, and Tanner CoxHosts Tim LeMasters and Justin Gephart sit down with Property Tax Consultant Tanner Cox to explore how shifting occupancy trends...
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Global Business ServicesMay 22, 2025
Tariffs, Transfer Pricing, & Incentives: Turning Global Uncertainty into Strategic Opportunity
by Jerry Hammel, CPA, Jason Rauhe, CPA, and Ben Worrell, MBAGuest host Jerry Hammel, CPA, discusses planning opportunities in the current tariff environment with Jason Rauhe, CPA, and Ben Worrell,...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesMay 15, 2025
Spotting Real R&D: How to Qualify Tax Credit Claims in Specialized Fields
by Tim LeMasters & Tanner Niehaus, CPAHosts Tim LeMasters with guest Tanner Niehaus, CPA, discuss industry-specific R&D Tax Credit qualifications, IRS guidelines, and the importance of...
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Alliance NetworkMay 8, 2025
How the New Administration is Reshaping Tax Policy
by Dave McGuire & Jerry Hammel, CPAHosts Dave McGuire and guest Jerry Hammel, CPA, discuss the first 100 days of the new administration and its impact...
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Alliance NetworkMay 1, 2025
What You Can Expect During Season 2
by Justin Gephart & Dave McGuireHosts Justin Gephart and Dave McGuire discuss key legislative changes expected in the coming year and the impact of recent...
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Alliance NetworkApril 25, 2025
Reflecting on Season 1
by Tim LeMasters & TJ SponselIn this episode, hosts TJ Sponsel and Tim LeMasters recap the highlights of Season 1 of Let’s Talk Tax. They...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesNovember 21, 2024
Paths to Correction: Tackling 174 Amortization
by TJ Sponsel & David Seibel, EAIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel welcomes back guest David Seibel to discuss the implications of IRC 174 amortization.
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Location Advisory ServicesOctober 10, 2024
The Art of Site Selection: Key Considerations for Business Growth
by Justin Gephart & Ben Worrell, MBAIn this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, host Justin Gephart discusses site selection and its crucial role in business growth...
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Fixed Asset ServicesOctober 3, 2024
From Policy to Practice: The Historical Landscape of Cost Segregation
by Tim LeMasters & Dave McGuireIn this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, host Tim LeMasters discusses the history and intricacies of cost segregation with expert...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesSeptember 26, 2024
174 Is Not Going Anywhere
by TJ Sponsel & David Seibel, EAIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel welcomes back guest David Seibel, principal of McGuire Sponsel’s R&D Tax Credit Services practice...
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Alliance NetworkSeptember 19, 2024
Maintaining Culture in a Changing Environment
by TJ Sponsel & Sarah TurnerIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel continues the conversation with guest Sarah Turner, president of Lumino Leadership, on the topic...
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Alliance NetworkSeptember 5, 2024
Cultivating Leadership in CPA Firms
by TJ Sponsel & Sarah TurnerIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel is joined by first-time guest Sarah Turner, President of Lumino Leadership, to discuss the...
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Global Business ServicesAugust 29, 2024
The IC-DISC Advantage: Maximizing Export Tax Savings
by TJ Sponsel & Jerry Hammel, CPAIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel and guest Jerry Hammel delve into the intricacies and benefits of the IC-DISC (Interest...
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Alliance NetworkAugust 22, 2024
Strategic Growth in the Southeast for CPA and Real Estate Pros
by Tim LeMasters & Mike Hammel, MAccIn this episode, host Tim LeMasters is joined by Mike Hammel, MAcc, a relationship manager at McGuire Sponsel. They delve into...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesAugust 8, 2024
IRC 41 & 174 Uncertainty: What Every CPA Should Know
by TJ Sponsel & Garrett DuffyIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel and first-time guest Garrett Duffy delve into the technical distinctions between Sections 174 and 41...
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Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 1, 2024
Evolution of Real Estate Trends & Tax Implications
by Tim LeMasters & Dave McGuireIn this episode, host Tim LeMasters is joined by Dave McGuire, a shareholder at McGuire Sponsel, to delve into the intricacies...
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R&D Tax Credit ServicesJuly 25, 2024
Strengthening Client R&D Tax Credit Claims: Key Areas Often Overlooked
by TJ Sponsel & Audrey Carnall, M.S.In this episode, host TJ Sponsel and guest Audrey Carnall discuss the intricacies of R&D tax credit documentation.
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Location Advisory ServicesJuly 18, 2024
Identifying Growth Opportunities in Manufacturing & Other Industries
by Tim LeMasters & Reid Pittard, MBAIn this episode, host Tim LeMasters and guest Reid Pittard discuss identifying credit and incentive opportunities for clients
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Global Business ServicesJuly 11, 2024
Is Your Firm Built Properly to Scale International Tax?
by TJ Sponsel & Greg Lambrecht, CPAIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel and guest Greg Lambrecht discuss strategies for building a successful international tax practice.
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Alliance NetworkJune 20, 2024
Building Trusted Partnerships
by Tim LeMasters & Jerry Hammel, CPAIn this episode, host Tim Masters is joined by guest Jerry Hammel to discuss the importance of building successful and trusted...
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Alliance NetworkJune 13, 2024
Technology Trap Doors and the R&D Credit
by TJ Sponsel & Richie AbedinIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel is joined by guest Richie Abedin, a Senior Tax Consultant specializing in R&D tax...
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Alliance NetworkJune 6, 2024
Building Portfolios Through Specialized Expertise
by Tim LeMasters & Jerry Hammel, CPAIn this episode, host Tim Masters is joined by guest Jerry Hammel to discuss the evolving role of CPAs in current...
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Alliance NetworkMay 30, 2024
How Tax Planning Works in a Challenging Real Estate Environment
by TJ Sponsel & Dave McGuireIn this episode, hosts TJ Sponsel and Dave McGuire discuss leveraging tax planning in the current challenging real estate climate.
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Alliance NetworkMay 23, 2024
Why CPA Firms Avoid International Compliance
by Tim LeMasters & Jason Rauhe, CPAIn this episode, host Tim LeMasters and guest Jason Rauhe discuss the complexities and increased scrutiny in international tax compliance affecting...
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Alliance NetworkMay 16, 2024
Comparing State and Federal R&D Tax Credit Opportunities
by TJ Sponsel & David Seibel, EAIn this episode, host TJ Sponsel and guest David Seibel discuss the numerous state R&D Credits that are available for...
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Alliance NetworkMay 9, 2024
Negotiating Tools for Business Growth
by Justin Gephart & Ben Worrell, MBAThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, host Justin Gephart and guest Ben Worrell discuss five key tools state and local...
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Alliance NetworkMay 2, 2024
Navigating Transfer Pricing Documentation
by Dave McGuire & John Bodur, MBAThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, Dave McGuire and guest John Bodur dive into transfer pricing documentation.
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Alliance NetworkApril 25, 2024
Roadmapping the R&D Tax Credit over the Last 18 Months
by TJ Sponsel & Kyle RiddleThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, hosts TJ Sponsel and guest Kyle Riddle overview the progression of the R&D Tax...
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Alliance NetworkApril 18, 2024
Bonus Depreciation Q1 Update
by Justin Gephart & Dave McGuireThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, hosts Justin Gephart and Dave McGuire discuss the latest on bonus depreciation and break...
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Alliance NetworkApril 11, 2024
Why Technical Builds Trust in Partnerships
by TJ Sponsel & Dave McGuireThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, hosts TJ Sponsel and Dave McGuire discuss McGuire Sponsel’s history, including how the firm’s...
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Alliance NetworkApril 4, 2024
Why Let’s Talk Tax? Unveiling Our Vision
by Justin Gephart & Tim LeMastersThis week on Let’s Talk Tax, hosts Justin Gephart and Tim LeMasters unveil the vision for the podcast including a...






















































