{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Federal Tax Updates","title":"2026 Tax Season Kickoff: Big Beautiful Bill and Building a Better Firm","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3610,"description":"Roger and Annie open 2026 by reviewing the major provisions from the Big Beautiful Bill that will affect this tax season, including no tax on tips, overtime exemptions, senior deductions, and car loan interest. They shift focus to practice management essentials that often get overlooked, discussing how to set boundaries with clients, right-size your firm, avoid becoming a bottleneck, and build a sustainable business model that doesn't require working 90-hour weeks. The conversation covers everything from engagement letters and payment policies to contingency planning and post-season evaluation.\n\nGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE\nLaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.\nLinks mentioned in this episode\n\nChapters\nFollow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Media\ntwitter.com/FedTaxPod\nfacebook.com/FedTaxPod\nlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpod\n\nConnect with the Hosts on LinkedIn\nRoger Harris\nAnnie Schwab\n\nReview\nLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser\n\nSubscribe\nSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!\nThis podcast is a production of Earmark Media\nThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page\nAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-xuBXNwwOaWVD9HHz4K06W-xX4GDcmhoc3Jd-vjAY98/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2NDUzLzE2NzMw/Mjg5NzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}