Accounting in the Wild

Jason’s back with a grab bag of timely tax and accounting updates pulled straight from his teaching sessions and client questions.

In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, you’ll hear about:

• Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) — the brand-new overtime pay deduction, how “qualifying overtime” is defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and why W-2s aren’t changing in 2025 (but employers still have new reporting duties).
• Trump Accounts — ...

It’s summertime... but there’s still tax planning to do.

In this solo episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason Dinesen breaks down what tax professionals (and taxpayers!) need to know right now — before key deadlines and credits disappear.

In this episode:

• ⚡ Energy credits are going away — EV, solar, appliances, and more
• ✉️ IRS will no longer accept paper checks after September 30
• 🏕️ Day camps and the daycare credit: what counts?
• 💸...

In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason welcomes Nick Mullen, Chief Advisor at Entoo Security, for a critical conversation about cybersecurity for tax pros and accounting firms.

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Topics:

• Why “just don’t click the link” isn’t real protection
• How hackers us...

In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason is joined once again by Randy Eickhoff of Acena Consulting for a real-world discussion on two powerful tax strategies for real estate investors and building designers: cost segregation and the Section 179D deduction.

They explore:

• What Section 179D is and who qualifies
• How cost segregation works and when it makes sense
• IRS audit considerations and Form 3115 catch-up strategies
• The sur...

In this solo episode, Jason Dinesen dives into the proposed 1099-related changes in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. From raising the reporting threshold to resetting Form 1099-K rules, this episode covers what’s really in the legislation—and what it means for you.

Topics covered:

• Proposal to raise the $600 threshold to $2,000 starting in 2026
• Return of the 200 transaction / $20,000 rule for Form 1099-K
• New reporting form for auto...

In this episode, we explore how to build a business that truly works for you — not the other way around. Mike Grinberg, a growth consultant for professional services firms, shares his insights on:

✅ Defining your owner’s intent – why you need to be crystal clear about what you want from your business
✅ Moving from transactional work to high-value advisory – how to make the leap and deliver real impact
✅ Using frame...

Join host Jason Dinesen live from the IOFM Spring Conference in Orlando as he sits down with Jess Scheer, Executive Editor at the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), to explore why IOFM is the go-to resource for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and financial operations professionals.

🎧 In this episode:

• What IOFM is and who it serves
• The power of the "Ask the Expert" feature (and how Jason fits in!)
• Certif...

Exit planning isn’t just for business owners nearing retirement. It’s a proactive strategy that strengthens your business today, while preparing you for a successful transition in the future — whether that’s selling, passing it on, or scaling down.

In this episode of the Accounting in the Wild podcast, Herb Cogliano of Aspire Growth Advisors joins us to break down why exit planning should be top-of-mind for all business owners — no ...