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One Big Beautiful Bill Passes: Everything You Need to Know
July 21st, 2025 | podcast
Washington DC tax expert Thad Inge joins the show again for a deep dive into the Big Beautiful Bill. He breaks down the tax legislation that extends TCJA provisions and introduces new benefits like tax-free tips and overtime. Together with An…
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The Big Beautiful Bill: Summer Tax Drama Unfolds
Annie and Roger break down the political maneuvering around the “big beautiful bill” extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, explaining why seemingly simple provisions like no tax on tips and overtime could create major headaches for the 2026 fil…
Beyond the Resume: Why Skills Testing is the Future of Accounting Hires
Giles Pearson, co-founder of Accounttests and former PwC partner, shares how one disastrous hire led him to revolutionize recruiting in the accounting profession. The conversation explores why traditional hiring methods fail, how skills and pe…
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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 annual IRS “Dirty Dozen” worst tax scams. To wr…
Breaking Down the SECURE Act 2.0
Roger and Annie discuss the changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and how this impacts small business owners with regards to offering retirement plans to their employees. They also talk about recent changes in IRS regulations that could prove …
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The Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people is increasing in 2024
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Basic details The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two taxes on employers, employees and self-employed…Read More→
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