Let's Talk Tax Podcast

One hesitation CPAs often have around #LocationAdvisory services? Fees and independence. But the goal isn’t to replace the CPA, it’s to support them. As discussed in this clip from Season 2 of #LetsTalkTax, the focus is always on helping the CPA bring strategic opportunities to their client and be the hero in the process. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/40ncXbZ #CPAAdvisory #EconomicDevelopment

#InternationalTax rules continue to evolve, but not everything moves the same way. In this Best of #LetsTalkTax Season 2 clip, we break down how different international provisions can respond differently to changes in tax policy — and why modeling and scenario planning matter. While the corporate rate remains at 21% today, the need to understand how provisions such as GILTI (now #NCTI) and FDII (now #FDDEI) respond to change remains highly relevant for CPAs advising multinational clients. Catch up on past episodes from Season 2: https://bit.ly/4beap6a #CPAAdvisory #TaxStrategy

Software can analyze data. But it can’t walk a building. 🏢 In #CostSegregation, even something like electrical outlets can blur the line between real property and personal property. In this Best of #LetsTalkTax Season 2 clip, we explain why asset classification still requires professional judgment — not just software. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4sFlwej We’re gearing up for Season 3! 🎙️ Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss the launch: https://bit.ly/46QKHly #CPAAdvisory #TaxStrategy

Tech companies say, “We’re doing development all the time.” But for the #RDTaxCredit, that’s not enough. Is it version 11.1 with new functionality 🚀 — or 10.2 to 10.3 with maintenance and bug fixes? 🔧 That line matters. In this best of #LetsTalkTax Season 2 clip, we break down how to separate qualifying innovation from routine updates. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3MUua9j Season 3 is coming soon. 👀 Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when it drops: https://bit.ly/4aV736w #CPAAdvisory #TechTax

Education isn’t a transaction; it’s part of the partnership. In this clip, T.J. Sponsel reflects on a 20-year client relationship and explains why McGuire Sponsel invests in #TechnicalEducation and access long before an engagement ever begins. The full episode explores how this commitment to education strengthens CPA partnerships and supports long-term advisory success. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/3Y5utAf #LetsTalkTax #BuiltForCPAs

What do CPA firms really want in a partner? ✅ Expertise ✅ Investment ✅ Zero competition In this clip, Tim LeMasters explains why McGuire Sponsel doesn’t just invest internally—but continuously invests in CPA relationships. That commitment has shaped how new service lines are built and how the firm supports CPA partners as needs evolve. The full episode explores how this long-term approach strengthens partnerships and helps CPA firms adapt through change. 🎧 Tune into the full episode: https://bit.ly/3Y5utAf #LetsTalkTax #CPAPartnerships #FirmStrategy #BuiltForCPAs

📌 “Let’s amend our return.” ⛔ “Time out—let’s talk about what’s smart.” The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reignited conversations, but not every next step was the right one. Now live: In this episode, T.J. Sponsel and Tim LeMasters break down how the #OBBBA reshaped two years of planning, why many firms paused before amending, and how CPA advisors can guide clients through uncertainty with clarity and confidence. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3Y5utAf #LetsTalkTax #OB3 #CPAAdvisory #RDTaxCredits

Before we turn the page to 2026, we’re looking back at a year that reshaped the CPA landscape. In the season two finale of Let’s Talk Tax, T.J. Sponsel and Tim LeMasters reflect on 2025’s defining moments, the impact of #OBBBA, and how firms are adapting for what’s next. Tune in now: https://bit.ly/3Y5utAf #LetsTalkTax #CPAFirms #TaxLeadership

ICYMI: Not everyone is meant to grow the same way—and that’s okay. In this episode, host T.J. Sponsel and CPO Kiley Ewing discuss why understanding individual motivators matters more than forcing one definition of growth. Some people are content where they are. Others are ascenders. Strong people strategy makes room for both. 🎧 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/3KvcWym #LetsTalkTax #Leadership #PeopleStrategy #CPAFirms

Our new episode is now live! 🎙️ You can’t build high-performing teams if you don’t understand how they’re wired. McGuire Sponsel’s Chief People Officer, Kiley Ewing, shares how behavioral data helps align people to roles and unlock their potential. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/3KvcWym #LetsTalkTax #WorkforceDevelopment #BehavioralScience #Leadership