{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Accounting Podcast","title":"Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2955b399\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5049,"description":"Are AI “super agents” like Xero’s Jax actually useful—or just shiny chatbots? Blake and David unpack Xerocon announcements, why embedded agents lack context, smarter way to automate bank feeds with rules, the leaked “no tax on tips” job list and planning opportunities, IRS staffing whiplash, plus what billion‑dollar AI pledges from big firms really mean. Walk away with practical steps to deploy AI that saves hours without losing control.\nChapters\n \n\nShow Notes\nTreasury names jobs for Trump's 'no tax on tips' deduction\nhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/treasury-trump-no-tax-on-tips-jobs.html\nScoop: List of jobs covered by Trump's \"no tax on tips\" (See if you qualify)\nhttps://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill\nWorkers in 68 occupations may soon be exempt from paying taxes on tips, including some surprising jobs\nhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-tax-on-tips-trump-big-beautiful-bill-68-occupations-heres-who/\nIRS is canceling its layoff plans, will ask some it fired or pushed out to return\nhttps://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/08/irs-canceling-its-layoff-plans-will-ask-some-it-fired-or-pushed-out-return/407620/\nThe IRS is Downsizing: Key Divisions Most Affected in 2025\nhttps://sandbergphoenix.com/the-irs-is-downsizing-key-divisions-most-affected-in-2025/\nGrant Thornton Advisors investing $1 billion to arm the multinational workforce across its platform with powerful AI tools and technology\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250904414830/en/Grant-Thornton-Advisors-investing-$1-billion-to-arm-the-multinational-workforce-across-its-platform-with-powerful-AI-tools-and-technology\nGrant Thornton Advisors to Sink $1 Billion Over Three Years on AI\nhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/09/05/grant-thornton-advisors-to-sink-1-billion-over-three-years-on-ai/168500/\nNeed CPE?\nGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.com\nSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.com\n\nGet in Touch\nThanks for listening and the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BBmKVcKOQ6x_m3yMMvg6kZR2Y9d_FKTdVd0Ofv-4fhw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNzMvMTY4OTYx/NzY3MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}