Tax, tech, and other stuff

By Tax Systems

Yes... we’re jumping on the bandwagon! Due to the excellent feedback from our CSO Russell Gammon’s webinars, talks, articles, etc., we thought we’d make him a podcaster too! Tax, tech, and oth... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Tax, tech, and other stuff episodes:

February 25, 2026 Tax, tech & when legal meets AI
In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell switches things up and welcomes three guests from the legal world - Andy Wright, Hugo Cassidy, and Rachel Coleman from Pinsent Masons - to explore how AI is reshaping legal services and what tax teams can learn from the legal profession.

They discuss how AI is being used in practice today, from automating routine workflows to crafting 800-prompt due diligence engines, and why risk management, not cost-cutting, is becoming one of the biggest AI use cases. The conversation dives deep into prompting skills, human oversight, training the next generation of lawyers, and the uncomfortable question: what happens to junior roles as AI accelerates?

Whether you're in tax, legal, or any professional services role trying to make sense of AI’s impact on people, processes, and business models, this episode offers both realism and optimism - and plenty of parallels between industries.
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41min
January 29, 2026 Tax, tech and hiring what’s next
In this episode, Russell chats with Alex Mann, Managing Director at Harvey John and one of the few recruiters focused exclusively on tax technology and transformation. They dig into the evolution of tax careers - from traditional compliance paths to hybrid data roles - and how AI and automation are shifting the hiring landscape. Alex shares honest takes on what clients really want, why LinkedIn matters more than cold calls, and how roles are changing faster than most teams can keep up. If you’ve ever wondered where tax tech talent comes from - and where it’s heading - this one’s not to be missed.
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37min
December 17, 2025 Tax, tech and automating the grunt work
In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell sits down with John McSorley, co-founder of Ilumis, a boutique tax technology firm launched in 2025. They talk entrepreneurship, workflow, and AI - covering everything from founding a lean consultancy, to building agentic AI tools that do the “grunt work” of tax. John shares lessons from his career across Big Four, in-house roles, and now as a founder, offering practical insight into what makes tax tech projects succeed (and why so many fail). If you’ve ever struggled to make workflow tools stick - or wondered how AI can actually help your team - this one’s for you.
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39min
November 26, 2025 Tax, tech and the synergy effect
In this episode, Russell chats with Stevie Frooninckx, Co-Founder and CEO of Loctax, about what happens when two innovators join forces. They discuss the story behind Tax Systems’ acquisition of Loctax, how data and AI are shaping a new “tax operating system,” and why collaboration - not code - is the real differentiator. From integration to innovation, this conversation explores what’s next for connected tax technology.
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41min
October 29, 2025 Tax, tech and more than automation
In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell catches up with Nick Stobbs, Co-Founder & CEO of Syntax AI Limited, to explore how tax technology is shifting from back-office support to front-line strategy. They discuss the pressures of digital transformation, why automation alone isn’t enough, and the real barriers to adoption (spoiler: it’s rarely the tech). From client behaviours to compliance design, this conversation covers what’s changing - and what still needs to. If you’ve ever wrestled with process, platforms, or people, this episode will feel very familiar.
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34min
September 24, 2025 Tax, tech and platform thinking
In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell is joined by Sam Chilvers, Director at Forvis Mazars and Kimberley Clague, Operations Business Partner to Tax at Cooper Parry to unpack the changing shape of tax technology - and what that means for teams navigating constant transformation. From the death of the “steady state” to the rise of platforms over spreadsheets, they explore how client expectations are evolving, why simplicity is the real superpower, and where AI fits into the picture (and where it doesn’t). For anyone balancing change, complexity, and clients - this episode speaks your language.
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34min
August 27, 2025 Tax, tech and lessons from the build
In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell chats with Alastair Wilson, Tax Partner at UNW. From humble beginnings in tax compliance to scaling tech at a high-growth startup, Alastair shares his journey from spreadsheets to product strategy. They explore what users actually want from software, why moving fast matters more than ever, and how simplicity is often the smartest innovation. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from Big 4 to building tech that scales, this one’s for you.
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40min
July 29, 2025 Tax, tech and the UAE experiment
In this episode of Tax, Tech and Other Stuff, Russell chats with Bilal Mansoor, tax technologist at Dhruva Consultants. From the fast-paced rollout of VAT and corporate tax in the UAE to the evolving role of automation and AI in advisory, Bilal shares honest reflections, war stories (including when Excel was the better option), and a grounded vision for the future. If you're curious about where tax tech is heading—and what it means for the people doing the work—this one's not to be missed.
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40min
June 25, 2025 Tax, tech and training with purpose
In this episode of Tax, tech and other stuff, Russell chats with Kyle Hunter, Customer Training Lead at Tax Systems. They dig into the real value of training—not just ticking boxes but creating confident users who understand the “why” behind the tools. Kyle shares his journey from Big 4 operations to leading training strategy, and how empathy, curiosity, and good storytelling shape better learning experiences. If you’ve ever sat through a dry compliance session, this one’s for you.
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29min
May 29, 2025 Tax, tech and trusting the process
In this episode of tax, tech and other stuff, Russell chats with Rob De La Rue, Tax Technology Partner at RSM UK. They explore how tax tech is about empowering people, not replacing them, and how AI supports their workflows—from sparking ideas to drafting content. Plus, they tackle the great dashboard debate: do they boost productivity or just add noise? Tune in for a smart, practical take on the future of tax and technology.
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30min

FAQs about Tax, tech, and other stuff:

How many episodes does Tax, tech, and other stuff have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.