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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
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.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
This week on Tackling Tax, we’ll explore the OB3’s impact on estate planning and wealth strategy.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we break down how OB3 affects nonprofits—focusing on endowment and executive compensation taxes.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
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.
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
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.
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
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.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we’ll explore renewables and clean energy tax credits.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this week’s episode of Tackling Tax, we’ll delve into the Tax Act and more.
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this week’s Tackling Tax, we’ll delve into digital assets and stablecoin.