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Federal Tax Updates

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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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
67
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Your 2024 Tax Season Cheat Sheet

Your 2024 Tax Season Cheat Sheet

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 busine…

00:43:55  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
Why Become an EA

Why Become an EA

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).
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00:34:44  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
The Long Road to Tax Certainty

The Long Road to Tax Certainty

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 extende…

00:52:37  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Fraud Claims and Client Trust

Fraud Claims and Client Trust

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.

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00:49:48  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
Building Financial Literacy and Trust with Small Business Clients

Building Financial Literacy and Trust with Small Business Clients

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 …

00:43:54  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Getting Ready for the 2024 Tax Season

Getting Ready for the 2024 Tax Season

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 learni…

00:57:53  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
How to Withdraw an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claim

How to Withdraw an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claim

*This episode was originally recorded as a live webinar as part of Earmark's new Webinars+ series

Has your client filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim with the IRS and now need to withdraw i…

00:48:21  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
Navigating Entity Selection for Small Businesses

Navigating Entity Selection for Small Businesses

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.

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00:50:27  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
IRS Imposes Moratorium on ERC

IRS Imposes Moratorium on ERC

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 20…

00:53:50  |   Tue 03 Oct 2023
Roger Testifies to Congress About ERTC

Roger Testifies to Congress About ERTC

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 Ret…

01:58:33  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Gearing Up for Q4: Tax Prep Tips and Insights

Gearing Up for Q4: Tax Prep Tips and Insights

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 chan…

00:52:11  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
The ERC Rollercoaster Continues

The ERC Rollercoaster Continues

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 …

00:52:06  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
Level Up: Tax Practice Growth Tips

Level Up: Tax Practice Growth Tips

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 su…

00:53:24  |   Mon 07 Aug 2023
Tax Planning for 2023: Provisions on the Chopping Block

Tax Planning for 2023: Provisions on the Chopping Block

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 ch…

00:51:03  |   Mon 24 Jul 2023
Making Changes to Your Tax Firm: A Summer Reflection

Making Changes to Your Tax Firm: A Summer Reflection

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 …

00:52:19  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams of 2023

The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams of 2023

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 ann…

00:49:32  |   Sun 25 Jun 2023
Post Tax Season Firm Improvements

Post Tax Season Firm Improvements

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 …

00:51:17  |   Mon 22 May 2023
Handling Incorrect ERC Claims

Handling Incorrect ERC Claims

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…

00:59:27  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Reflecting on the 2023 Tax Season and Planning for 2024 & Beyond

Reflecting on the 2023 Tax Season and Planning for 2024 & Beyond

Annie and Roger reflect on the 2023 tax season and suggest some ways firms and their teams can start making changes for the 2024 tax season. They also dive into some upcoming federal tax issues that …

00:46:17  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Corporate Transparency Act of 2021

Corporate Transparency Act of 2021

In this episode, Annie and Roger discuss The Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, what it mandates, and which companies will be affected. They also debate how this act affects the practitioner communi…

00:54:13  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
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