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Federal Tax Updates

Roger Harris, EA and Annie Schwab, CPA

CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Preparers can keep up-to-date with the latest federal tax information while earning NASBA approved CPE credits and IRS approved CE credits by listening to the bi-weekly Federal Tax Updates podcast. The hosts Roger Harris and Annie Schwab have over 75 years of tax experience between them, which has been featured in various media outlets including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Morning Business Report, Bloomberg Business News, and Accounting Today.

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52:20

Ready, Set, File! Tax Season 2024 Updates

Federal Tax Updates ·

2024/02/27

As tax season kicks off, Annie and Roger discuss tips for practitioners and taxpayers, including using e-file and direct deposit for fastest refunds, being vigilant about IRS scam alerts, reviewing Circular 230 rules on duties and liabilities, and evaluating your processes after April to improve efficiency. They also touch on state filing deadlines, new disaster relief forms delaying state returns, and the importance of obtaining complete information before filing.SponsorsPadgett - Contact

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44:02

Navigating New Beneficial Ownership Rules

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2024/02/13

Roger and Annie kick off the 2024 tax season by explaining the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. They detail who must comply, what information must be disclosed, and the tight deadlines and penalties involved. They also discuss whether accountants should assist clients with these complex filings or refer them to attorneys. Additionally, Annie provides an update on navigating ERC claims during the current filing season and Roger warns

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44:06

Your 2024 Tax Season Cheat Sheet

Federal Tax Updates ·

2024/01/29

Get ready for the 2024 tax season with Roger and Annie! They cover critical deadlines, documentation tips, e-filing requirements, ERC updates, and other need-to-know changes that affect small businesses and tax preparers this year.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters(00:00) - Welcome To Federal Tax Updates

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34:44

Why Become an EA

Federal Tax Updates ·

2024/01/15

In this episode of Federal Tax Updates, hosts Roger Harris and Annie Schwab are joined by special guest Megan Killian, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). Megan discusses her background in association management and her role leading NAEA, the premier organization representing the interests of Enrolled Agents. She talks about the benefits of NAEA membership for EAs, including advocacy, education, community, and support obtaining the credential. The

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52:48

The Long Road to Tax Certainty

Federal Tax Updates ·

2024/01/02

With tax provisions constantly expiring and major questions looming about the future of the tax code, uncertainty reigns. Roger, Annie, and guest Thad Inge break down the state of play on tax extenders, the likelihood of action on expiring tax cuts, and the challenges businesses face in planning amidst the uncertainty.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Welcome to Federal Tax Updates(02:36) - State of Congress (07:40) - Secure Act Overview (10:55) -

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50:00

Fraud Claims and Client Trust

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/12/19

Dave Gribben shares insights on how his firm navigated ERC complexities through client communication, staff training, and establishing trust to overcome questionable third-party fraud claims.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Welcome To Federal Tax Updates (04:30) - Communicating with clients at the start of the pandemic (08:11) - Making information available as a service to the community (10:03) - Transitioning to a remote work model (17:18) - Handling

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44:05

Building Financial Literacy and Trust with Small...

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/12/05

Joey Vrooman, CPA, joins the show today and helps explain the importance of working to educate clients on financial literacy, despite common disinterest. He discusses tactics for simplifying complex terminology, using visual tools, meeting clients at their level, and the "win win" benefits for both advisor and business owner.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Federal Tax Updates Episode 21 (01:11) - Welcome Joey to the show (03:02) - Defining financial

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58:04

Getting Ready for the 2024 Tax Season

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/11/20

Roger and Annie discuss key steps tax practitioners should take before the new year, including renewing PTINs, reviewing engagement letters, having tax planning conversations with clients, and learning about new beneficial owner reporting rules.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Welcome to Federal Tax Updates (04:07) - Preparing for next tax season (06:48) - IRS updates (11:02) - ERC updates (22:04) - Withdrawing ERC claims (31:47) - Repaying ERC

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48:33

How to Withdraw an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claim

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/11/07

*This episode was originally recorded as a live webinar as part of Earmark's new Webinars+ seriesHas your client filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim with the IRS and now need to withdraw it? Join Roger Harris, EA and Annie Schwab, CPA, hosts of the Federal Tax Podcast, for this important episode where they will cover everything you need to know about withdrawing ERC claims.In this episode you'll learn: ✅How the moratorium on ERC claims affects taxpayers ✅ Who is eligible to

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50:38

Navigating Entity Selection for Small Businesses

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/10/24

Expert guest Jeff Darley joins Roger and Annie to discuss how to choose the right business entity for small business owners. They cover LLCs vs S-Corps, reasonable salary, payroll taxes, and more.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Federal Tax Updates Episode 18 (02:17) - Background on Jeff Darley (15:03) - Payroll Taxes and Social Security (19:59) - S Corp vs C Corp (25:40) - Dealing with IRS on Reasonable Salary Audits (32:34) - Process of Electing S

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54:01

IRS Imposes Moratorium on ERC

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/10/03

Roger and Annie discuss updates on the employee retention tax credit, including the IRS's new moratorium on processing claims, as well as new requirements for reporting beneficial owners coming in 2023 which have tight 30-day reporting deadlines. They also cover the IRS's changing audit focus to target more complex returns like partnerships and high net-worth individuals, along with the IRS actively hiring for these new audit priorities.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff

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118:33

Roger Testifies to Congress About ERTC

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/09/19

In this bonus episode of Federal Tax Updates, co-host Roger Harris provides witness testimony to the United States House Committee on Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on the Employee Retention Tax Credit Experience: Confusion, Delays, and Fraud. Roger and other tax experts break down the issues small businesses and tax professionals have faced in claiming this credit, including long delays, confusing guidance from the IRS, and fraud by bad actors. These witnesses also discuss

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52:22

Gearing Up for Q4: Tax Prep Tips and Insights

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/09/06

In this episode, Roger and Annie cover recent federal tax updates and urge tax professionals to gear up for the October 15 extension by assessing their performance and contemplating tax software changes. They delve into rising IRS audit notices for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), the new 1099-K reporting threshold, the IRS's halt on surprise visits by revenue officers, and the impending Corporate Transparency Act.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA

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52:17

The ERC Rollercoaster Continues

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/08/22

The drama and confusion around Employee Retention Credits continues into 2023 with new guidance creating more questions than answers. In this episode, Roger and Annie provide an update on the latest ERC developments, including new problems facing practitioners and small business owners as well as lingering unresolved issues around amending returns, repayments, and fraud. Join Roger and Annie as they attempt to make sense of the ongoing ERC mess in 2023.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or

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53:35

Level Up: Tax Practice Growth Tips

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/08/07

On this episode Roger and Annie review strategies for tax pros to strengthen their firms, including evaluating clients and fees, developing a niche, implementing new technologies, transitioning to subscription pricing, and creating a succession plan.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Chapters(00:00) - Federal Tax Updates Episode 14 (01:33) -

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51:14

Tax Planning for 2023: Provisions on the Chopping Block

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/07/24

On this episode Roger and Annie discuss expiring tax provisions, the latest on ERC audits, the resumption of student loan payments, and IRS budget challenges. They provide guidance on planning for changes, spotting fraudulent ERC providers, and embracing technology to thrive as a firm.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to

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52:30

Making Changes to Your Tax Firm: A Summer Reflection

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/07/11

On this episode, Roger and Annie discuss making changes to tax firms during the summer season, emphasizing the need to reflect on the current business to create a better work-life balance. They talk about examining price structure and client list, addressing estimated taxes, and offering advisory meetings to increase revenues. They also emphasize the need for tax practitioners to be proactive in addressing changes in their business.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff

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49:43

The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams of 2023

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/06/25

This week, Roger and Annie cover the latest news. First, they discuss the launch of the ERC audits, then move on to the impact the debt-ceiling agreement will have on the IRS. They also cover the annual IRS "Dirty Dozen" worst tax scams. To wrap things up, Roger recaps his latest trip to Washington, DC.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links

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51:28

Post Tax Season Firm Improvements

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/05/22

This week, Roger and Annie deviate from their normal tax update chats to have a deep discussion about the current state of the accounting profession and how you can use this post tax season downtime to improve your firm.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters(00:00) - Post Tax Season Firm Improvements (02:52) -

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59:39

Handling Incorrect ERC Claims

Federal Tax Updates ·

2023/05/09

Annie and Roger discuss how tax season isn't over yet due to 50,000 ERC claims per week being filed with the IRS. They also go into detail on how to handle incorrect and potentially fraudulent claims.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters(00:00) - FTU E9 (03:14) - More updates on ERC (07:54) - Some basics of the

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