Roger Harris, EA
President at Padgett Business Services
Appears in 49 Episodes
Tax Season 2025: Changes, Challenges, and Uncertainties
Annie and Roger discuss crucial tax updates as 2024 draws to a close, including the recent injunction against beneficial ownership reporting requirements, the evolving...
Post-Election Tax Landscape
Capitol Hill insider Thad Inge joins Roger Harris to unpack how the election results could reshape major tax policy decisions in 2024 and beyond. The discussion explor...
1099-K Thresholds, Crypto Reporting, and the Future of IRS Filing
Special guest Wendy Walker, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Sovos and Chair of IRSAC's Information Reporting Committee, breaks down the latest developments in 1099-K repor...
What You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | Part 2
In Part 2 of their BOI series, Roger and Annie tackle the most challenging aspects of beneficial ownership reporting requirements, focusing on determining who qualifie...
What You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | Part 1
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Annie and Roger dive into the complexities of the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. They discuss who ...
Elections, Tax Changes, and Compliance Deadlines
Roger and Annie discuss the unique challenges tax practitioners face as 2024 draws to a close. They explore the potential impact of the upcoming election on tax law, o...
Live From The Dallas IRS Tax Forum
Join Roger and Annie on this special episode, as they take you behind the scenes at the IRS National Tax Forum in Dallas. Through interviews with key figures from the ...
New Programs, Looming Deadlines, and Forum Insights
Roger Harris and Annie Schwab explore recent tax policy changes, including updates to voluntary disclosure programs and new IRS enforcement efforts. They discuss the o...
The ERC Landscape with Hale Sheppard
This podcast episode features tax controversy expert Hale Sheppard discussing the latest developments and challenges surrounding Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims...
Solving the Staffing Crisis in Accounting Firms
In episode, Jeff Phillips, CEO of Padgett and founder of AccountingFly, joins Roger Harris and Annie Schwab to discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining talen...
What Small Businesses Need to Know about New Overtime Rules
This episode of the Federal Tax Updates Podcast explores recent changes in employment law that impact small businesses. Hosts Roger and Annie discuss new overtime rul...
Handling IRS Notices Like a Pro
In this episode, Roger and Annie dive into the world of IRS notices. They discuss the most common types of notices, like the CP2000 matching notice, and share strategi...
Summer Strategies for Savvy Tax Professionals
In this episode, Roger and Annie discuss a variety of tax-related topics, including updates on the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, and t...
Roger Testifies to Congress About The Corporate Transparency Act
Roger testified April 30th, before the House Committee on Small Business. Roger was asked to speak on the small business perspective during a full committee hearing ti...
Tax Season Reflections
Roger and Annie review how the 2024 tax filing season went, discussing improvements in IRS customer service metrics but also lingering issues like postal delays. They ...
Post-Tax Season Tune-Up
After the chaos of tax season, it's the perfect time to evaluate your accounting practice and make changes for a smoother upcoming year. In this episode, Roger is join...
Surviving a Cyber Attack
In this episode, Roger sits down with Catharine Madeley, a tax practitioner who recently experienced a data breach at her firm. Catherine shares her firsthand account ...
Charting Through the 2024 Tax Season Maelstrom
Tax professionals must steer through a complex maelstrom during the 2024 filing season. Roger and Annie serve as experienced guides, helping listeners chart a course a...
Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional
In this episode, Roger Harris is joined by special guest Blake Oliver to unpack some of the biggest tax stories making headlines. From a federal court ruling deeming a...
Excerpt: Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional
Here's an excerpt from next week's Federal Tax Updates podcast, Episode 27. Blake Oliver joins Roger to discuss the latest tax news headlines including how the Corpora...
Ready, Set, File! Tax Season 2024 Updates
As tax season kicks off, Annie and Roger discuss tips for practitioners and taxpayers, including using e-file and direct deposit for fastest refunds, being vigilant ab...
Navigating New Beneficial Ownership Rules
Roger and Annie kick off the 2024 tax season by explaining the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. They detail who mu...
Your 2024 Tax Season Cheat Sheet
Get ready for the 2024 tax season with Roger and Annie! They cover critical deadlines, documentation tips, e-filing requirements, ERC updates, and other need-to-know ...
Why Become an EA
In this episode of Federal Tax Updates, hosts Roger Harris and Annie Schwab are joined by special guest Megan Killian, Executive Vice President of the National Associa...
The Long Road to Tax Certainty
With tax provisions constantly expiring and major questions looming about the future of the tax code, uncertainty reigns. Roger, Annie, and guest Thad Inge break down ...
Fraud Claims and Client Trust
Dave Gribben shares insights on how his firm navigated ERC complexities through client communication, staff training, and establishing trust to overcome questionable t...
Building Financial Literacy and Trust with Small Business Clients
Joey Vrooman, CPA, joins the show today and helps explain the importance of working to educate clients on financial literacy, despite common disinterest. He discusses ...
Getting Ready for the 2024 Tax Season
Roger and Annie discuss key steps tax practitioners should take before the new year, including renewing PTINs, reviewing engagement letters, having tax planning conver...
How to Withdraw an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claim
*This episode was originally recorded as a live webinar as part of Earmark's new Webinars+ seriesHas your client filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim with th...
Navigating Entity Selection for Small Businesses
Expert guest Jeff Darley joins Roger and Annie to discuss how to choose the right business entity for small business owners. They cover LLCs vs S-Corps, reasonable sal...