People in Tax Podcast

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S03E01: Juan Vasquez Part 2 Feb 11, 2021

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In S03E01, James Creech and Judge Juan Vasquez discuss his road to the Tax Court, the value tax lawyers bring to their clients, and the role of tax law in social justice. (Part 2 of 2)

S03E01: Juan Vasquez Part 1 Feb 04, 2021

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In S03E01, James Creech and Judge Juan Vasquez discuss his road to the Tax Court, the value tax lawyers bring to their clients, and the role of tax law in social justice. (Part 1 of 2)

S02E33: Jamie Szal Nov 12, 2020

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In S02E33, James Creech and Jamie Szal discuss the ins and outs of SALT practice, including life after Wayfair, the perspective of women in SALT practice, and adapting to working and networking during the pandemic.

S02E32: Phyllis Epstein Oct 29, 2020

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In S02E32, James Creech and Phyllis Epstein discuss the perceptions of tax law and tax lawyers, diversity in the field, and the human element of tax practice.

S02E31: Philip Speicher Sep 24, 2020

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In S02E31, James Creech and Philip Speicher discuss tax litigation, working with clients, and handling expectations for both.

S02E30: Lewis Taischoff Sep 10, 2020

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In S02E30, James Creech and Lewis Taischoff discuss writing about tax, and how to keep readers engaged with it, judicial nicknames, baseball metaphors, sympathetic clients, and what makes good blog material, ending with the changes in case management in the court.

S02E29: Pedro Corona Aug 27, 2020

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In S02E29, James Creech and Pedro Corona discuss working in both the U.S. and Mexico, the differences between the two legal systems, and the challenges and opportunities of working in both countries.

S02E28: Bernie Becker Aug 13, 2020

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In S02E28, James Creech and Bernie Becker discuss the political side of tax practice, the occasionally odd and tricky aspects of tax policy reporting, and where to find the best snacks on Capitol Hill.

S02E27: Jane Zhao Jul 30, 2020

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In S02E27, James Creech and Jane Zhao discuss her experiences in low-income tax clinics, including the benefits of the calendar call clinic program, as well as the overlap between low and high-income tax practice, and transitioning between both areas.

S02E26: Sam Brunson Jul 16, 2020

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In S02E26, James Creech and Sam Brunson discuss tax law's broader social impacts, "God and the IRS", and teaching tax policy.