McGuire on the Wire

By Dave McGuire

What's McGuire on the Wire about?

Hosts Dave McGuire and Justin Gephart break down the complex world of specialty tax and invite experts from across McGuire Sponsel to share the latest industry news and trends, and discuss tax strategies that drive value for our clients and CPA partners. New episodes every other Thursday.

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McGuire on the Wire episodes:

12.29.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 85
Principal David Seibel, EA, and Manager Garrett Duffy join this week's podcast to dive into the R&D; Tax Credit and specifically dial in on qualified research expenditures. They define QREs, provide specific examples, and overview how McGuire Sponsel can help...
12.18.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 84
Shareholder Jerry Hammel, CPA, and Alliance Network Director Tim LeMasters join this week's podcast to delve into crucial aspects of client tax planning conversations. They explore the proactive nature of planning, emphasizing its role in uncovering opportunities. Additionally, they highlight...
11.01.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 83
Principal within our new Property Tax Services, Ken Zdrok, joins Managing Shareholder TJ Sponsel and Shareholder Dave McGuire to introduce property tax. They highlight key property tax targets, overview important dates when it comes to the property tax calendar, and...
10.13.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 82
Manager within our R&D; Tax Credits Service practice, Jamie Skerston, and Alliance Network Director, Tim LeMasters, sit down to discuss our approach, R&D; Tax Credits, and navigating 174 with CPAs.
10.02.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 81
Relationship Managers, Mike Hammel, MAcc, and Craig Wilhoit, sit down to overview tax planning, how we handle it, how we approach the market, and some of the trends we're seeing today with recent tax legislation changes. They give insight into...
09.15.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 80
Managing Shareholder TJ Sponsel and Principal within our R&D; Tax Credits Service practice, David Seibel, EA, sit down to discuss our perspective on the recent IRS guidance issued September 8th on Section 174 as well as McGuire Sponsel's work...
08.31.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 79
Principal Jason Rauhe, CPA, and Shareholder Jerry Hammel, CPA, join the podcast this week to discuss how we help CPA firms in the international tax area. They walk through some examples of where we've been able to help CPA firms...
08.17.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 78
Relationship Manager Matt Bitter and Shareholder Justin Gephart join the podcast this week to discuss our recent rebranding to Location Advisory Services, why Location Advisory matters to brokers, identifying key growth triggers, and why McGuire Sponsel is the best partner...
08.03.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 77
Austin Brown and Dave McGuire join the podcast this week to discuss bonus depreciation and its impact on cost segregation. They overview where bonus depreciation has been the last few years since the TCJA and where it stands now in...
07.20.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 76
Dave McGuire and David Seibel, EA, join the podcast this week to discuss the current status of Section 174 and provide guidance on how to move forward.
07.06.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 75
Emily Poole, MBA, and Mike Hammel join the podcast this week to discuss leveraging specialty tax services for government contracting.
06.01.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 74
Kelsey Brewer, McGuire Sponsel's Chief Marketing Officer, and Tim LeMasters, McGuire Sponsel's Alliance Director, join the podcast this week to discuss McGuire Sponsel's growth as a firm and the recent expansion to Phoenix.
05.04.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 73
Dave McGuire sits down with Jason Rauhe, CPA, to discuss the ins and outs of transfer pricing studies and the compliance involved.
04.24.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 72
David Seibel, senior manager in our R&D; practice, returns to McGuire on the Wire to give an update on R&D; Tax Credits, including Section 174. He overviews where we stand now that we've gotten through the 2022 filing season and...
04.06.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 71
Audrey Asfoor joins the podcast with TJ Sponsel this week to discuss her journey at McGuire Sponsel. She highlights her experience coming from a different industry, overviews her favorite projects thus far, and offers advice to recent college graduates.
02.23.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 70
Jerry Hammel and Jason Rauhe join the podcast this week to discuss the top 3 things that CPAs should be aware of to keep themselves out of the controversy/non-compliance trap when it comes to international tax.
02.09.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 69
Josh Babb joins the podcast this week to dive into transfer pricing. He discusses the need for transfer pricing studies, why they are important, the typical cost break down, and the penalties that can be involved.
02.01.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 68
Dave McGuire and Ben Worrell return to McGuire on the Wire to discuss cash grants and McGuire Sponsel's Credits and Incentives practice.
01.13.2023
McGuire on the Wire Episode 67
Dave McGuire and Jerry Hammel return to McGuire on the Wire to give an update on Section 174 and discuss uncertainties surrounding the amortization.
12.21.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 66
David Seibel returns to McGuire on the Wire to give an update on R&D; Tax Credits and discuss uncertainties surrounding the Section 174 Amortization. Contact David
12.08.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 65
Shareholder and depreciation expert Dave McGuire gives an overview of the prevailing wage requirements that CPAs and taxpayers need to be aware of based on the newly released Notice 2022-61. Contact Dave
11.24.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 64
Senior Manager Craig Fouts talks about his role within our Fixed Asset Services practice and what our Cost Segregation consultants do day to day to serve our clients. Contact Craig directly
11.10.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 63
Steve Brunson, Principal in our Credit & Incentive Services practice join the podcast to give an overview of economic development credits and incentives, and discuss how we work with clients to pursue valuable economic incentives. Contact Steve Learn more...
10.27.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 62
Shareholder and CPA Jerry Hammel joins the podcast to talk about how CPAs can hone their advisory skills as they discuss annual planning with their clients. Read Jerry's article in the Business Journals Contact Jerry
10.13.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 61
Shareholder and depreciation expert Dave McGuire discusses tax planning tips and issues that CPAs and taxpayers need to be aware of as we move into the 2022 tax filing season, including the R&D; claim extension, 163j, bonus depreciation, 179D...
09.29.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 60
Manager Jamie Skerston from our R&D; Tax Credit practice shares her journey at McGuire Sponsel and how she’s seen the R&D; practice and team evolve over the past several years. Learn more about R&D; Tax Credits Connect...
09.01.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 59
This week, Dave McGuire shares key provisions within the CHIPS+ and Inflation Reduction Act and what CPAs should be aware of as they plan and file with their clients. He discusses the background and funding behind the legislation, details...
08.18.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 58
Jason Rauhe from our Global Business Services team joins the show to talk about how we serve international clients, the importance of compliance, and hot topics in the international tax world. Contact Jason Learn more about our Global Business...
08.04.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 57
Relationship manager Tim LeMasters focuses on building strong relationships with CPA partners that add value for clients across all areas of specialty tax. This week he joins the show to discuss client challenges and opportunities he's observed as we...
07.21.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 56
Shareholder Kyle Riddle joins Justin Gephart to talk about the firm’s R&D; Tax Credit practice. He talks about the evolution of the team, discusses the current state of the R&D; Credit, and shares more about McGuire Sponsel’s approach to...
07.07.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 55
The IRS recently released a revised Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide, which provides guidance to IRS auditors on how to review cost segregation studies. This updated guidance provides valuable insight to the IRS emphasis on audit. In this week's episode,...
06.23.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 54
Relationship Manager Craig Wilhoit joins Justin Gephart to share his journey at McGuire Sponsel. He'll discuss what client challenges and successes he’s observed in 2022, and how his role shapes the firm’s position in the industry.
06.09.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 53
Justin Gephart sits down with Shareholder and Co-Founder TJ Sponsel to give a mid-year update on the firm. TJ shares how the firm is addressing recruiting and other similar challenges faced by our partner firms, employee development and retention,...
05.26.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 52
Dave McGuire shares depreciation considerations for 2022, including what tax policy changes we can expect, specifically the 163(j) interest limitation. He provides insight on what businesses should be aware of as they move through the tax year of 2022...
05.12.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 51
This week, Justin Gephart is joined by Jacob Everett of our Credit and Incentive Services practice to discuss hot topics in economic development across the country. As a certified economic developer, Jacob advises growing companies on their investment, location and...
04.28.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 50
Justin Gephart is joined by consultants Matt Bitter and Teryn Azpell as they reflect on this year's tax season. Matt and Teryn share their experience working with our partners, what they learned, and what their focus will be in the...
04.14.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 49
In this week's episode, depreciation expert Dave McGuire discusses the short-term rental market and recent rise of rental properties on AirBnB, VRBO, and other platforms. He breaks down IRS guidance around reporting income, tax deductions, and other limitations for rental...
03.31.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 48
Senior Consultant Tanner Niehaus joins Dave McGuire to give an overview of our R&D; Tax Credit practice, and shares how he partners with clients to substantiate and maximize tax credit claims.
03.17.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 47
Is "busy season" really over? On this week's episode, Justin Gephart and Jerry Hammel discuss the elusive end to tax season, how our partner firms are adapting to changing workloads, and how employees and leadership teams can find work/life balance....
03.03.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 46
To celebrate International Women's Day, Credits & Incentives Consultants Emily Poole and Sierra Enlow take over the podcast to give their perspective on women in economic development. Contact Emily Contact Sierra
02.17.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 45
Co-hosts Dave McGuire and Justin Gephart join this week's episode to discuss the year ahead in specialty tax. Dave shares his insights on the wait for tax initiatives from Washington, and Justin offers his perspective on how our clients...
02.03.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 44
Compliance is a critical piece in managing a global business and should not be overlooked. In this episode, Jason Rauhe visits the podcast to discuss the significance of compliance and the importance of working with experts who can help navigate...
01.21.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 43
In this week's episode, Justin Gephart talks with Recruitment Coordinator, Chelsea Carr, and Senior Analyst, Reid Pittard, to hear about our culture, recruiting, and what makes McGuire Sponsel a great place to work. Interested in a career at McGuire Sponsel?...
01.06.2022
McGuire on the Wire Episode 42
Dave McGuire sits down with Ben Worrell to discuss the importance of staying ahead of growth projects in order to secure valuable economic development incentives. Ben explains the role of leverage in the incentive process, and how CPAs can proactively...
12.16.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 41
This week, guest host Jerry Hammel sits down with Sean King to discuss the latest on global tax reform, the proposals released by the House Ways & Means Committee, and what taxpayers and global business owners could expect to see...
12.02.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 40
The IRS recently released guidance on the information taxpayers will need to submit for R&D; Tax Credit claims. In this episode, Dave McGuire sits down with R&D; Tax Credit expert David Seibel to discuss the key changes from this guidance...
11.18.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 39
Mike Dalman, Principal, has been on the McGuire Sponsel team since 2012. In his tenure, he has cultivated longstanding client relationships that have solidified McGuire Sponsel as the industry standard in specialty tax consulting. In this episode, Justin Gephart sits...
11.04.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 38
Justin Gephart sits down with Justin Wood, Senior Manager in our Fixed Asset Services practice. Justin is focused on ensuring his team produces timely and accurate studies, while maintaining a strong work/life balance and first-class culture. Listen as Justin...
10.21.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 37
2021 will be a challenging year for year-end tax planning. On this episode, Dave McGuire sits down with CPA and shareholder Jerry Hammel to discuss how inflationary pressures, tax reform, the pandemic, and other unpredictable issues will impact tax planning...
10.07.2021
McGuire on the Wire Episode 36
Justin Gephart sits down with relationship manager Bob Poisal to discuss his time with the firm, and how his unmatched dedication to his clients adds value. Contact Bob directly Register for our next...

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