Accounting in the Wild features interviews about the day-to-day realities of being a small-to-medium-sized practitioner today. And sometimes we’ll talk about topics relating to business ownership, or to average taxpayers – a little something for everyone.
Self-Employed and the Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction
The new deduction for qualifying vehicle loan interest sounds straightforward enough — until the taxpayer is self-employed and uses the vehicle for business. In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason Dinesen takes a practical look at how the new vehicle loan interest deduction works when a vehicle has both personal and business use. A key issue is whether the vehicle qualifies as a personal-use vehicle in the first place. Under the final regulations, that determination is based on the ...
9 Sept 2026
AI in the Small Tax Practice
Accounting in the Wild is back — with a renewed focus: by a small practitioner, for small practitioners. Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into tax practices, sometimes in obvious places like ChatGPT or Claude — and sometimes embedded in software we may not even realize is using AI. The IRS recently weighed in with its initial thoughts on what tax professionals need to consider when using AI. In this episode, Jason Dinesen looks at that guidance through the eyes of the small ...
25 Aug 2026
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17 Oct 2025
W-9, 1099-K, and the Tax Benefit Rule: What Every Accountant Should Know (Fall 2025 Update)
In this episode, Jason Dinesen breaks down three big updates affecting accountants, tax preparers, and small business owners in Fall 2025: 🔹 1. Draft W-9 Changes The IRS has released a draft of Form W-9 that could significantly change how sole proprietors and single-member LLCs report their Taxpayer Identification Numbers. Jason explains: What’s in the draft (and what’s not official yet) Why sole proprietors might soon be required to use their Social Security Number How to keep tabs on t...
12 Aug 2025
Overtime Deduction, Trump Accounts & 1099 E-Filing — Big Beautiful Bill Updates
Jason’s back with a grab bag of timely tax and accounting updates pulled straight from his teaching sessions and client questions. In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, you’ll hear about: Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) — the brand-new overtime pay deduction, how “qualifying overtime” is defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and why W-2s aren’t changing in 2025 (but employers still have new reporting duties).Trump Accounts — what they are, how they work, and the unanswered questions aroun...
29 Jul 2025
Summertime Tax Moves, Expiring Credits, and That Big Beautiful Bill
It’s summertime... but there’s still tax planning to do. In this solo episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason Dinesen breaks down what tax professionals (and taxpayers!) need to know right now — before key deadlines and credits disappear. In this episode: ⚡ Energy credits are going away — EV, solar, appliances, and more✉️ IRS will no longer accept paper checks after September 30🏕️ Day camps and the daycare credit: what counts?💸 Overtime and tip deductions — where do they go on the return?🚗 A...
15 Jul 2025
Data Security for Accountants, with Nick Mullen of Entoo Security
In this episode of Accounting in the Wild, Jason welcomes Nick Mullen, Chief Advisor at Entoo Security, for a critical conversation about cybersecurity for tax pros and accounting firms. ***DISCOUNT*** Mention Accounting in the Wild when you sign up for services with Entoo Security and they'll give you a 50% discount on your onboarding fees! Topics: Why “just don’t click the link” isn’t real protectionHow hackers use DocuSign, QuickBooks, and even deepfakes to target small firmsWhy antiviru...
1 Jul 2025
Unlocking Tax Savings: Cost Segregation and Section 179D
Randy Eickhoff of Acena Consulting explains cost segregation and Section 179D deductions to host Jason Staats, revealing tax strategies for real estate investors and building designers in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill: Major 1099 Reporting Changes Explained (Plus an Update on the IRS FIRE System)
Jason Dinesen explains proposed changes to 1099 reporting within the Big Beautiful Bill, including threshold adjustments and the FIRE system phase-out, offering clarity on their implications.
3 Jun 2025
Compliance to Advisory: Mike Grinberg on Building a Purpose-Driven Firm
Growth consultant Mike Grinberg discusses defining owner's intent and transitioning from compliance to advisory services to build a purpose-driven firm in this interview.
20 May 2025
What Is IOFM? Inside the Must-Have Resource for AP & AR Pros
Join host Jason Dinesen live from the IOFM Spring Conference in Orlando as he sits down with Jess Scheer, Executive Editor at the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), to explore why IOFM is the go-to resource for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and financial operations professionals. 🎧 In this episode: What IOFM is and who it servesThe power of the "Ask the Expert" feature (and how Jason fits in!)Certifications for AP, AR, and 1099 professionalsThe value of benchmarking and pe...
6 May 2025
Exit Planning with Herb Cogliano: Strategy, Leadership, and the Accountant’s Role
Exit planning isn’t just for business owners nearing retirement. It’s a proactive strategy that strengthens your business today, while preparing you for a successful transition in the future — whether that’s selling, passing it on, or scaling down. In this episode of the Accounting in the Wild podcast, Herb Cogliano of Aspire Growth Advisors joins us to break down why exit planning should be top-of-mind for all business owners — no matter their current stage. Guest Bio: Herb Cogliano is the f...
18 Mar 2025
Mental Health During Tax Season
Life coach Andrea Millar joins us to talk about how accountants and tax pros can maintain their mental health during tax season.
18 Feb 2025
What Exactly is "Offshoring"?
In this episode, we talk to Chris Rivera from myCPE One about offshoring. What is it? Is it something to be scared of? How can it create growth onshore and lead to more jobs being created here?
4 Feb 2025
Episode 2: 4 Things You Can Do Now to Make 1099 Season Better Next Year
Now that most businesses have filed their 1099s for the year, what can you do now to make next 1099 season (January of 2026) better? Jason flies solo on this episode to give 4 tips.
21 Jan 2025
Episode 1: The Research and Development Credit
Our guest is Randy Eickhoff with Acena Consulting. Randy gives us a nice overview of the research and development credit: what it is, what's changing for 2025, and why a tax pro (or a business) wants to work with a specialist when making credit claims.
18 Jul 2024
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