In this episode we meet Michael Raanan, a former IRS revenue officer turned tax representation expert. Michael shares his journey from working at the IRS to starting his own practice, emphasizing the importance of education in the tax field. He discusses the challenges taxpayers face, the misconceptions about the IRS, and the need for proper guidance. The conversation also touches on the future of the tax profession, the role of technology, and the significance of specialization in accounting.
In this episode we meet Jack Mao, an enrolled agent and tax professional with a diverse background in tax preparation, technology, and community service. Jack shares his journey from coding in high school to running his own tax firm and co-founding an AI tax research software called Accordance. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of taxation, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of the human element in tax preparation. Jack also shares inspiring stories of how he has helped clients navigate complex tax situations, emphasizing the life-changing potential of effective tax assistance.
In this episode, Jeremy Wells, an Enrolled Agent and CPA, shares his journey from a small town in Kentucky to becoming a successful tax professional and firm owner. He discusses his early life, education, and the transition from academia to accounting. Jeremy highlights the challenges he faced while starting his tax firm and emphasizes the importance of networking and building client relationships. He also talks about the evolution of his firm, his passion for podcasting, and the significance of sharing knowledge within the tax community.
In this episode, Yehuda is joined by Micha Siegel, CPA, CFP®, EA, who shares his unconventional journey from underachieving student to warehouse worker to triple-credentialed tax professional and founder of TaxCentric. Micha opens up about discovering accounting later in life, navigating big-firm culture, surviving mergers, and why he ultimately walked away to build a firm rooted in accessibility, education, and opportunity.