The Taxverse Podcast Experience

Episode 42: Joann Horton

In this milestone Episode 42, we’re thrilled to debut a fresh conversation style with Steffany Medina stepping in as host! Steffany dives deep with special guest Joann Horton — CFO and Founder of Smartaxx — to uncover the strategies, mindset, and innovation driving success in today’s industry.
 
 
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Episode 41: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is here

In Episode 41 of The Taxverse Podcast Experience, hosts Zac Crites and Tanner Nickles unpack the sweeping tax changes in the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Resources: 
https://www.crosslinktax.com/customer-resources/tax-resource-center/tax-updates/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-explained/
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/trump-big-beautiful-bill-tax-changes.html
 

Episode 40: Inside the NEW Trump Tax Bill

In Episode 40 of The Taxverse Podcast Experience, Zac and Tanner break down the most talked-about tax bill of the year — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). From making Trump-era tax cuts permanent to new deductions for auto loans and exclusive benefits for seniors and families, this bill is reshaping the tax landscape.
Resources:
https://taxfoundation.org/tags/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-obbb/
 
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Episode 39: IRS Turnover Continues, DOGE Budget Buzz, and the Push for Uniform State Tax Rules

In Episode 39 of The Taxverse Podcast Experience, hosts Zac Crites and Tanner Nickles break down the week’s most talked-about tax headlines. We cover the latest IRS filing season statistics for 2025 and discuss what they signal as the season winds down. Then, we dive into the appointment of Michael Faulkender—the fourth Acting IRS Commissioner this year—and what this leadership churn means for the agency. We also tackle the surprising headlines around DOGE-related IRS budget concerns and explore the AICPA's recent push for uniform state tax withholding rules for nonresident workers.
Resources:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/filing-season-statistics-for-week-ending-april-25-2025
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/apr/faulkender-named-fourth-acting-irs-commissioner-this-year/
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/irs-budget-cuts-doge.html
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/apr/uniform-nonresident-state-income-tax-withholding-rules-get-aicpa-support/
 

Episode 38: 2025 Tax Season Stats, SALT Cap Push, DeFi Bill Signed, and the End of Paper Checks

In Episode 38 of The Taxverse Podcast Experience, hosts Zac Crites and Tanner Nickles unpack a packed week of tax headlines. We start with a look at the latest IRS filing statistics for the 2025 tax season and what they reveal about taxpayer behavior so far. Next, we discuss a new proposal to raise the SALT deduction cap to $30,000. Then we dive into Trump’s signing of a bill blocking a DeFi crypto tax rule - what does this mean for digital asset reporting? Finally, we cover the U.S. Treasury’s move to eliminate paper checks and how this shift could impact millions of taxpayers.
 
Resources:
https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/tax-filing-season-statistics-for-2025 https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/house-republican-sees-salt-deduction-limit-boost-to-30k https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trump-signs-bill-blocking-defi-crypto-tax-rule-biden-pushed https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/u-s-treasury-to-eliminate-paper-checks-this-year-what-it-means-for-you

Episode 37: Trump’s No-Tax Plan, IRS Preparer Oversight Bill, and CrossLink’s Zapier Automation

In Episode 37 of The Taxverse Podcast Experience, hosts Zac Crites and Tanner Nickles break down some of the biggest tax and tech updates in the industry. We discuss Donald Trump’s latest tax proposal, which aims to eliminate federal income taxes for individuals earning under $150,000—how realistic is it, and what are the potential implications? We also dive into a new bill that would give the IRS oversight of tax preparers, a move that could reshape the profession. Plus, Zac shares how he set up an automation in CrossLink’s Zapier integration that triggers an email when a payment is processed—showing how automation can streamline tax office workflows. Don’t miss this episode packed with insights, analysis, and tech tips!