In episode 48 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI), which is what can happen when nonprofit entities earn income from their operations, investments, and other...
In episode 47 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of substance versus form issues, focusing on the Step Transaction Doctrine, discussing the three tests and how they’re used and misused. Listen to...
In episode 46 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman begins his discussion of substance versus form issues, beginning with the Economic Substance Doctrine, from its beginnings in case law to its codification in I.R.C. ?...
In episode 45 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses how to have stock sales taxed as asset sales by using F Reorganizations, selling wholly-owned subsidiaries, and elections under 336(e) and 338(h)(10). Listen to...
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions Regarding Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Under Section 1202 – How Tax Works
Jan 20, 2026
In episode 44 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses common mistakes, misconceptions, and missteps involving qualified small business stock (QSBS) under section 1202, including exclusion stacking, state issues, the...
In episode 43 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the three allowable methods Traditional, Traditional with Curative Allocations, and Remedial; the Ceiling Rule problem and how each method creates or mitigates the...
In episode 42 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses the often misunderstood Offer in Compromise process, focusing on what types of OICs are likely to get accepted and the different reasons to request one, as well as...
In episode 41 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman gives an overview of what taxpayers and their advisors should do and expect when they owe money and want to pay it off over time, while trying to lower the amount due...
In episode 40 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman continues his discussion of tax controversy, discussing appeals and litigation, focusing on timing, audit risk, and other related issues. Listen to the episode here: ...
What Should You Do If You Get Audited by the IRS (or State Revenue Agency)? – How Tax Works
Nov 10, 2025
In episode 39 of How Tax Works, Matt Foreman discusses what you should do if you get audited, including discussing the process of an audit, how to politely push back, and why you should never, ever ignore the audit....
