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Tackling Tax
Hosted by Forvis Mazars · EN
Welcome to Tackling Tax—a Forvis Mazars podcast. Along with varied guests, hosts Iris Laws and Devin Tenney will bring you the latest on tax policy and strategies—but in a way that you can actually use and understand. Whether you’re looking for intel into tax bills, global tax implications, or planning insights for your business, Tackling Tax is the right place. Listen every other week for more from our guests, which include everyone from university scholars to industry experts to the firm’s experienced leaders.
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Episode 30: Insights on the Housing Affordability Bill
2w ago00:27:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’ll focus on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which is an affordability-focused bill approved by Congress. We welcome Derek Smith, a partner specializing in real estate tax and opportunity zones, and Cecilia Farris, a senior consultant with grant-managed services, to share their insights on what the proposals are, how you could plan for them, and how they may impact you.
Transcribe →Episode 29: A Look Ahead—Tax Policy & Tariffs Both Here & Abroad
4w ago00:38:40Tap to summarizeOn this anniversary episode, we’ll look forward on tax policy and tariffs with a special perspective from the United Kingdom. We welcome International Tax Partner Catherine Hall, along with Lance Jacobs and Michael Cornett with our Washington National Tax Office, to share their insights.
Transcribe →Episode 28: What’s Happening With Tariffs
Jun 1600:15:40Tap to summarizeThis week on Tackling Tax, we’ll take a closer look at tariffs and what you should be doing. On this episode, we’ll focus on the ever-evolving topic of tariffs and what you should consider. Iris Laws and Michael Cornett with our Washington National Tax Office will share their insights.
Transcribe →Episode 27: Breaking Down the R&D Tax Credit
Jun 200:35:24Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Episode 26: Payroll & Employment Taxes: A Closer Look
May 1900:19:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’ll focus on one of the more exciting but underrated areas of tax that touches almost every tax and HR decision a large organization makes: payroll and employment. We welcome Nikos Arhos, who leads our Payroll and Employment Tax Services practice.
Transcribe →Episode 25: A Focus on Real Estate
May 500:38:08Tap to summarizeForvis Mazars Tax Director Brit Moreland joins hosts Iris Laws and Devin Tenney to discuss the latest trends and policy decisions in real estate and housing.
Transcribe →Special Edition // Tariff Refund Platform Available
Apr 2100:06:47Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’ll focus on the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s CAPE system, which is the platform allowing importers of record and their brokers to start the process for getting back International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds. We welcome Michael Cornett from our Washington National Tax Office.
Transcribe →Episode 24: A Look at Debt Instruments
Apr 2100:25:59Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’ll focus on debt instruments and what happens when debt is amended or modified, which can provide some unwelcome surprises. We welcome Howard Wagner, managing director in our Washington National Tax Office, and Jack Gillespie from our Tax Specialty group, to break down what you should be thinking about to work through deals and manage cash flow.
Transcribe →Episode 23: How to Have a Successful Tax Transformation
Apr 700:22:50Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’ll talk with our Tax Transformation team to understand what makes tax functions successful and efficient. We welcome Kelly Necessary, the leader of the group, and Jenna Stutz, a managing director with the team.
Transcribe →Episode 22: Credit Transfers & the Clean Energy Landscape
Mar 2400:50:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’ll explore today’s clean energy landscape, with a specific focus on what it takes to sell credits and what to consider when buying them. We welcome David Burton, partner with the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, and Richard Dovere, founder and chief executive officer of Dispatch Energy.
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