Tax Rep Network with Eric Green

You’re afraid you’ll screw up a tax rep case. Totally normal. In this episode, Eric Green breaks down what actually matters, what’s fixable, and why almost nothing in representation is fatal. If fear is holding you back, this one’s for you.

Want to do IRS representation but don’t know where to begin? In this episode, Eric Green breaks down a simple, proven roadmap for handling audits, balances due, penalty abatement, and non-filers—starting with the one step that drives every successful case: compliance. Learn how to think strategically, avoid common mistakes, and build a scalable, high-value representation practice with confidence.

Download our free guide "Where to Begin: A Roadmap for IRS Representation" HERE. 

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It's the 1099 season—and for many business owners, it’s the most dangerous time of the year. In this eye-opening episode, Tax Rep Network Founder Eric Green sits down with his own bookkeeper, Maya from Solvency Now, to break down what most business owners don’t understand about 1099s—and how those mistakes quietly turn into audits, massive penalties, backup withholding, and even criminal exposure. Eric also shares real-world war stories—from restaurant audits to whistleblower cases—showing how small bookkeeping shortcuts can snowball into business-ending consequences.

If you’re a business owner, bookkeeper, CPA, EA, or attorney—or if you’ve ever paid someone “just this once” without paperwork—this episode could save you tens of thousands of dollars and years of stress.

Want to connect with Maya? Email her at [email protected].

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Everyone wants to make more money – but most people are focused on the wrong thing. In this solo episode, Eric Green breaks down why obsessing over small expenses is a losing game – and how shifting your focus to revenue, billing, and productivity is what actually moves the needle. Using real-world examples from law firms and professional practices, Eric explains where cost-cutting makes sense, where it doesn’t, and why “looking up” instead of down can add hundreds of thousands to your bottom line. If you’re serious about growth, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, Eric Green is joined by Roger Knecht, founder of Universal Accounting, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about sacrifice, overwhelm, clarity, and the realities of entrepreneurial success.

Drawing from decades of experience training accounting and bookkeeping professionals, Roger breaks down why success isn’t about working harder – it’s about having clear goals, making intentional tradeoffs, and staying focused when life inevitably gets in the way. Together, Eric and Roger explore why overwhelm causes so many practitioners to quit, how breaking big goals into small daily actions creates momentum, and why surrounding yourself with the right community can normalize success and accelerate growth.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning whether building your own practice is worth the effort, this episode offers both perspective and practical guidance—without the hype.

Contact Roger Knecht here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerknecht/

Join us at GrowCon in May 2026 here: https://universalaccountingschool.com/growcon-2026/

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

A Conversation With Stephen Kohn

Whistleblower legend Stephen Kohn joins Eric Green for a no-BS look inside the world of tax whistleblowing, billion-dollar recoveries, and why the IRS program is failing to live up to its potential.

From the UBS case that shook Swiss banking to the bipartisan bill that could finally fix the system, Stephen breaks down what’s working, what’s broken, and why whistleblowers remain America’s best weapon against large-scale tax cheats.

If you care about tax justice, enforcement, or the future of whistleblower law, this fast-moving conversation is essential listening.

Click here to Contact your Representative today to advocate for the inclusion of the reforms in the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.

Contact Steve Kohn at https://kkc.com/our-whistleblower-law-firm/our-whistleblower-lawyers/stephen-m-kohn/

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

Think your pricing is “fine”? Think again.

In this fast-moving episode, Eric Green sits down with behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor to expose the hidden psychology behind why tax pros and accountants chronically underprice their services—and what to do about it.

Etinosa breaks down how clients actually make financial decisions, why they rarely notice price increases, and how your lack of confidence may be costing you thousands. You’ll hear real stories from the tax trenches, the behavioral biases sabotaging your pricing, and the simple shifts that instantly boost your revenue.

If you want clients who gladly pay for your expertise, this episode is your roadmap.

Get ready to rethink everything you know about pricing.

Want to contact Etinosa? Go to https://decisionalpha.co/

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

Eric Green and File Forms’ Frank Tumminello dive into year-end compliance and how to create a whole new revenue stream, helping clients stay compliant. They give an inside look at FileForms’ growth and technology innovations, discuss upcoming state filing deadlines, and explain how the FileForms partnership program can boost your firm’s revenue and client value. 

Check out FileForms here: https://taxrepllc.com/partner-fileforms

Join Eric and Frank for a free webinar here: https://taxrepllc.com/20251230-compliant/

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

In this explosive episode, Eric Green sits down with Bradley Birkenfeld, the iconic UBS whistleblower known worldwide as “Lucifer’s Banker.” Birkenfeld shares the inside story of how he exposed the largest tax-evasion scheme in history, triggered a global crackdown on secret offshore banking, and ultimately helped return $40 billion to U.S. taxpayers. He is also the author of the book Lucifer’s Banker Uncensored.

From his rise inside the elite world of Swiss private banking to the shocking discovery of a secret memo that revealed UBS was preparing to scapegoat its own bankers, Birkenfeld walks listeners through the high-stakes decisions that led him to blow the whistle and the stunning retaliation he faced from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Eric and Brad dig into:

• How Swiss banking really worked behind the scenes
• How 19,000 secret U.S. accounts and billions in hidden assets came to light
• Why did the DOJ attack the whistleblower instead of the offenders
• The political power networks that shielded UBS from full exposure
• The Senate investigation that broke the case wide open
• What it actually takes to bring a successful IRS whistleblower claim
• The global impact of Brad’s disclosures — and why the fight is far from over

Unfiltered, riveting, and backed by original documents and firsthand experience, this conversation pulls back the curtain on one of the most consequential financial scandals in modern history. Whether you’re a tax professional, attorney, compliance expert, or simply someone who loves a real-world thriller, this is an episode you won’t forget.

Join us for a free webinar with Eric and Brad on January 8th – you can register here: https://taxrepllc.com/20260108-whistleblower/

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential

Eric Green sits down with “America’s Favorite EA,” Timalyn Bowens, to talk about why now is the moment for tax pros to step up, get their EA, and start building real businesses -  not just jobs. They dig into how the EA credential opens doors far beyond tax prep, why so many pros get stuck at the $100K mark, and what it actually takes to scale toward a million-dollar practice with automation, advisory work, and smart systems. Timalyn also shares her journey from public accounting to running a virtual firm, the mindset shifts that beat imposter syndrome, and how community, mentorship, and consistency can transform your career one step at a time.

If you're ready to stop piecing the finances together and have complete control over your money coming in and going out, check out bill.com.

Turn sales tax complexity into a new revenue opportunity for your firm. Visit Zamp.com to see how.

Stop referring IRS problems—and the revenue that comes with them—away. Join TRN Essentials for just $37/month and start building IRS representation today. https://taxrepnetwork.com/essential