FTA Tax Breaks

Federation of Tax Administrators
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FTA Tax Breaks

Welcome to FTA Tax Breaks, a podcast by the Federation of Tax Administrators, where we delve into current subjects and their relevance to the realm of tax administration. Each episode of our podcast features conversations with esteemed professionals from government, academia, and the private sector. Our guests generously share their wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, providing invaluable insights and expertise to our listeners.

  1. 3D AGO

    Nancy Prosser Reflects on Celebrated Career in SALT Law

    This episode of Tax Breaks published just off the heels of Women’s History Month with FTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Minnick catching up with recently retired Multistate Tax Commission General Counsel Nancy Prosser. Prosser looks back with gratitude on her esteemed tax career, strongly rooted in her time with the Texas Office of Attorney General and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts where she set out on a path few women had traveled at that time while working her way up to serve as general counsel before coming to her position as MTC general counsel. She proudly shares accomplishments and challenges had along the way as she deftly pieced together an understanding and interpretation of the often-complex world of tax law. Being a role model now to so many attorneys in tax to include many female attorneys, Prosser points to moving up in her career and the importance of seeing and learning from women in leadership positions and the value of finding that familiarity. She stresses the importance of professional networking and shares ideas for building relationships with others in the SALT world. It’s a refreshing conversation that celebrates Prosser’s career and the privilege she feels having had the honor of knowing and working with so many amazing people along her journey. This is a celebration of her journey. Please enjoy this episode of FTA Tax Breaks with Nancy Prosser.

    52 min

  2. FEB 14

    Understanding Generations in Today's Workforce

    Leadership & Talent Development Consultant and generations expert Kitty Kollmeyer takes us on a trip through the ages to better understand our multigenerational workforce and how we can all work better together.

    41 min

  3. 12/13/2024

    Building a Culture of Kindness: The Nuts and Bolts of a Healthy Workplace

    In this episode of FTA Tax Breaks, we talk with Marina Sallas with the Missouri Department of Revenue and Lauren Smith with the South Carolina Department of Revenue about the intersection or kindness and employee engagement and its impact on tax administration. Both of their organizations are known and have been recognized for promoting kindness through appreciation, engagement, and good wellness strategies focused on physical, emotional, and financial health. Missouri and South Carolina, like so many top-ranked employers, place a central emphasis on the benefits of a healthy workplace and its positive effects on employee morale and retention. This is a must listen for anyone interested in learning about the details that go into building a positive organizational culture built with the good health and wellbeing of their employees at its core.

    41 min

  4. 10/16/2024

    Ethics and the Era of Transparency with Andrew Blasi

    Happy Global Ethics Day! Our latest FTA Tax Breaks guest believes we are well into an unprecedented global era of transparency, and you'll want to know why that matters. As our member tax agencies already know, the journey toward building and maintaining public trust can be challenging, influenced by rapidly changing technology, transparency, and expectations coming from our increasingly complex and stakeholder-driven global economy. In this latest episode of the FTA Tax Breaks podcast, FTA COO Ryan Minnick talks with Ethicist International CEO Andrew Blasi about ethical leadership and how leaders and organizations - both public and private - are evolving in their approaches to transparency, communications, and ethics to successfully navigate this era.

    56 min

  5. 09/26/2024

    VR, Deepfakes, and the Future of Digital Engagement with Professor Robby Ratan

    In this episode, FTA COO Ryan Minnick dives deep into the world of virtual reality (VR) and deep fakes with Michigan State and Stanford professor, Robby Ratan! If you caught Professor Ratan's captivating keynotes earlier this year at the FTA Annual Meeting in Long Beach or the Technology Conference in Boston, you know you’re in for a treat. In this episode, Robby takes us on an eye-opening journey through his groundbreaking work at the crossroads of technology and psychology. What’s all the hype about VR? Robby sheds light on the heated debates, unpacking both the fascination and fears surrounding these futuristic tools. And trust us—it’s not just sci-fi! This has real implications for us as tax professionals and society at large. He breaks down the “media equation,” a crucial concept that tax administrators need to understand to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. Plus, get ready for an important conversation on managing appearances in this new digital age, where balancing enhanced customer experiences with organizational integrity is more critical than ever.

    39 min

  6. 08/14/2024

    Tax Breaks LIVE: Discussing CrowdStrike with Wisconsin DOR

    How do you go from crisis to solution in less than 5 hours? For our first-ever LIVE episode from the main stage at the 2024 FTA Technology Conference, COO Ryan Minnick sits down with Rick Offenbecher, Amanda Mosel, and Brad Thome from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to discuss their agency's response to the recent CrownStrike vulnerability.

    48 min

  7. 07/24/2024

    The IRS from the pandemic forward with Commissioner Rettig

    Following a brief hiatus after our successful first season of conversations with leaders from the public, private, and academic sectors, FTA Tax Breaks Podcast is back for season two and in a big way with an amazing guest! Immediate Past IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig joined FTA COO Ryan Minnick for a fireside chat this episode, sharing stories from his time guiding the IRS through one of the toughest periods in our history - the global pandemic. Chuck talked about the many great challenges and accomplishments of his term, the importance of collaboration with state revenue agencies, and his great admiration for IRS employees and their dedication to serving the citizens of our country. It's an open, honest, and heartfelt talk that will leave you wanting to hear more. Please enjoy!

    47 min

  8. 04/24/2024

    AI and Ethics with I-Sah Hsieh

    SAS Principal Social Innovation Manager I-Sah Hsieh joins FTA COO Ryan Minnick for an exciting and at times philosophical discussion of AI and how the intersection of trust and credibility will play a central role in how this rapidly advancing technology continues to be harnessed and used by organizations. This discussion goes into the ethical considerations regarding AI’s operational uses, and how tax administrators – being the fierce defenders of data privacy they are – might hold the key to the AI governance model other public-sector and even private-sector organizations will follow.

    53 min
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    Welcome to FTA Tax Breaks, a podcast by the Federation of Tax Administrators, where we delve into current subjects and their relevance to the realm of tax administration. Each episode of our podcast features conversations with esteemed professionals from government, academia, and the private sector. Our guests generously share their wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, providing invaluable insights and expertise to our listeners.

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    • Creator
      Federation of Tax Administrators
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      17
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Federation of Tax Administrators 2023
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