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Husband to @krsponsel Father to two girls growing up too fast and Managing Shareholder of @mcguiresponsel

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Timing matters when it comes to credits & incentives. By the time businesses begin exploring available programs, valuable opportunities may be off the table.

Join us on June 17 as we explore how to identify incentive opportunities earlier. Earn CPE: https://t.co/RCtEoH7zUv

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Congratulations to Taylor Lehnert on 3 years with McGuire Sponsel! 🎉

As a Relationship Manager, Taylor has played an important role in building strong relationships with clients and partners and in connecting them with valuable specialty tax and advisory opportunities.

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It's hard to believe it's been ten years! Kara has made a significant mark on @mcguiresponsel and has been an integral part in establishing our west coast presence. Thank you, Kara!

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Congrats to Kara Showley on 10 years with McGuire Sponsel! 🎉

Over the past decade, Kara has played an instrumental role in the growth of our R&D Tax Credits practice, from supporting clients & leading project management to helping establish & lead our Phoenix office.

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Most companies don’t miss #incentives because they don’t qualify. They miss them because timing matters.

In his latest blog, Chad Collier explains how early planning can help expansion and relocation projects unlock valuable state and local incentives: https://t.co/JZT0MsYSrp

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#PropertyTax is often overlooked—but costly.

Join our CPE webinar tomorrow at 1 PM ET to spot valuation missteps, optimize appeals, and uncover missed savings opportunities.

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#CPAInsights #TaxStrategy #CPAAdvisory

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We’re growing our #marketing team!

We’re #hiring for two roles in our Indy office:
• Marketing Coordinator
• Creative Design Specialist

Both roles play a key part in driving our firm’s marketing strategy forward.

Explore the roles here: https://t.co/3Swl5cWJfi

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The best CPAs aren’t trying to be experts in everything. They know enough to recognize opportunity, & they know who to call next.

In this @letstalktaxpod ep, Tim LeMasters & Alex Wilson of @YeoandYeo discuss why today’s CPA firms can’t be a one-stop shop: https://t.co/oxm4GEO7GM

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This week, our team is coming together for our annual firm retreat. This time together in Indianapolis is an opportunity to connect & align as a firm.

Our offices will be closed Wednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16 as we focus on the people and priorities driving our future.

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A $23.5M+ expansion turned into $2.3M in #EconomicDevelopment #incentives—all from early alignment.

For CPAs advising #manufacturing clients, timing can directly impact ROI.

See how: https://t.co/L6WwkEEYxN

#LocationAdvisory

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Rev. Proc. 2026-17 creates a limited window to revoke prior §163(j)(7) elections.

With EBITDA restored + #BonusDepreciation back, prior strategies may no longer fit.

Act before Oct 15, 2026 ⏳

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Congratulations to Cole Hickman on 5 years with McGuire Sponsel! 🎉

As a Manager on our R&D Tax Credit team, Cole has helped drive growth and innovation across the practice—including supporting our expansion in Phoenix. Thank you for five great years!

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George v. Commissioner: Documentation makes or breaks agricultural R&D claims.

The #TaxCourt allowed some credits, but disallowed most at the project level.

For CPAs: structured experimentation + defensible records matter: https://t.co/2l9hLUQW97

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#PropertyTax assessments often fly under the radar during tax season, yet valuation errors can drive significant savings.

This blog by Matthew Barnhill explains #Iowa commercial property tax appeals, overassessment indicators, & key deadlines.

Read more: https://t.co/lRpYDI8OBy

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#TransferPricing is not just for large multinationals. Any company with foreign related party transactions faces #Section482 compliance risk & potential penalties.

Our team helps CPA firms implement cost-effective transfer pricing strategies: https://t.co/WeAvtaYSun

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Leadership transitions are inevitable — but how firms communicate them shapes trust, stability, and perception.

In her latest @Forbes article, Kelsey Brewer explores what #SuccessionPlanning truly signals to clients and the market.

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McGuire Sponsel partners with CPA firms as an extension of your team, delivering audit-tested #SpecialtyTax solutions that expand advisory services without disrupting client relationships.

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When market conditions shift faster than assessments, office & retail properties in #Oklahoma can become over-assessed.

This blog breaks down the Oklahoma #PropertyTax appeal & protest process & why market data matters for valuation strategy.

Read more: https://t.co/kKNiFvSTvz

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We’re excited to welcome Cassie Neatherly to McGuire Sponsel as a Relationship Manager!

Cassie will support CPA firm partnerships nationwide with a relationship-first approach.

Learn more: https://t.co/wKi8ITK4nM

#FirmGrowth

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#CostSegregation is evolving, & 2026 planning is the opportunity.

Join us Feb 4 for Cost Segregation Post OBBBA, a CPE webinar on how #OBBBA, #BonusDepreciation timing, & #QualifiedProductionProperty are reshaping planning strategies for CPAs. Register: https://t.co/r33NtMoTaX

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