Roger and Annie welcome Alan Pinck, EA and moderator of Tax Talk Today, for a wide-ranging conversation about his transition from hospitality management to tax representation work. Alan shares war stories from the days of preparing returns by hand, explains why treating IRS auditors with respect yields better outcomes than adversarial tactics, and discusses the critical differences between examination and collections work. The conversation covers everything from ghost preparers and ERC problems to building a year-round practice, teaching strategies, and why the most important day of tax season is April 16th.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsConnect with Alanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-pinck-ea-1b29b66https://apincktax.com/ Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Chapters

Introduction and Welcome

Special Guest Introduction: Alan Pink

Alan's Journey into Tax Profession

Challenges and Anecdotes in Tax Preparation

Representation and Audits

Collections vs. Examination

Current Issues and Credits

Taxpayer Liability and Rule Changes

Understanding Captive Insurance

Advice for New Tax Professionals

NAEA and Educational Programs

Becoming a Tax Talk Moderator

Challenges and Rewards of Live Shows

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Final Thoughts and Farewell