Tackling Tax

Tackling Tax

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.

Episodes

November 25, 2025 32 mins

On this episode, we’ll talk through an opportunity to exclude gain on the sale of qualified small business stock. We welcome Howard Wagner and Nick Zoyhofski, two leaders of the firm’s 1202 practice.

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On this episode, we’ll dive into year-end planning and the strategies you could consider heading into 2026. We welcome Spencer Heywood and Michael Cornett to highlight planning topics to be aware of for the new year.

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This week on Tackling Tax, we’ll explore opportunity zones, which aim to stimulate new investment in economically distressed communities, and how they could benefit you.

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On this episode, we’ll look at the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and the opportunities it could offer you. We’ll discuss changes to the credit due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) and some practical considerations for businesses. We welcome Wes Ernst and Mike Roney with the NMTC team at Forvis Mazars for a unique perspective on the incentive.

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This week on Tackling Tax, we’ll explore the OB3’s impact on estate planning and wealth strategy.

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September 16, 2025 26 mins

In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we break down how OB3 affects nonprofits—focusing on endowment and executive compensation taxes.

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On this episode, we’ll look at ways that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and cover our top five considerations for those contemplating a transaction. We welcome Howard Wagner from our Washington National Tax Office and Todd Reinstein, a partner in our firm who focuses on structuring and M&A Planning. 

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On this episode, we’ll look into some of the biggest changes in the world of compensation and benefits including those from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), as well as some of those from the first and second SECURE Acts. We welcome Dave Graf, a leader in the Private Client practice at Forvis Mazars who specializes in qualified retirement plans. 

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Eric Flueckiger, a partner with our international tax specialty practice, and Michael Cornett, the international tax leader in in our Washington National Tax Office, will look at how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects international tax concepts.

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July 28, 2025 27 mins

In this week’s Tackling Tax, we examine the changing landscape of tariffs and how we've gotten here.

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July 28, 2025 31 mins

In this week’s Tackling Tax, we’ll take an in-depth look at the reconciliation tax package.

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July 28, 2025 32 mins

In this week’s Tackling Tax, we’ll delve into state and local tax issues.

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In this week’s Tackling Tax, we’ll delve into digital assets and stablecoin.

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We bring you our “top ten” provisions that may impact you most.

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In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we’ll delve into the Tax Act and more.

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In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we’ll explore renewables and clean energy tax credits.

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July 25, 2025 54 secs

Introducing Tackling Tax—a Forvis Mazars podcast. We’ll 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, you’re in 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 e...

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