In this episode, Ben peppers Steven with questions about a recent IRS audit he participated in. Steven shares the ins and outs of going through an IRS audit, best practices for the actual process, and why it's so important to take the "straight face" approach to taxes whether you ever get audited or not. Listen in as Ben asks questions you've probably always had, and Steven takes some of the mystery out of what an IRS audit can be like. No, they aren't fun, but they don't have to be scary.

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In this episode Ben and Steven talk about the weather (it was only a quick tangent, we promise), the upcoming election and the kind of tax planning that will get a professional sued. As always they are focused on helping people consistently do the little things over time that add up to a big difference and help listeners tune out the noise and confusion that inevitably comes with an election year, including on tax topics. Steven and Ben also answer a listener question, which we love receiving so keep sending them in.

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With only a few weeks until the election, Ben and Steven share their thoughts on how you should change your tax planning based on who wins. Spoiler Alert: regardless of the outcome of the election, you are most likely going to keep doing the same foundational things. Tax laws change; it's normal. The people who do their best to minimize their lifetime tax bill take a proactive, long-term approach, and that means not overreacting to headlines and sound bites. Listen in as Ben and Steven share their thoughts on how to navigate uncertainty on taxes.