ITC: Strategic Tax Podcast

This week on the ITC Tax Podcast, the conversation comes live from the second day of the SelectUSA Investment Summit, where Mark Dzeda, and Colin YOON, share practical guidance for Korean and other Asian companies preparing to invest in the United States. Drawing on a long career in tax, Mark explains why the most valuable moment in any expansion happens before the public announcement, when a comp...

This week on the ITC Tax Podcast, the conversation turns global. Recorded at SelectUSA, the premier event for connecting international investors with opportunities across the United States, this episode tackles a question on the minds of companies from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and beyond: how do you maximize tax savings when bringing major capital into the U.S.? With the Korean government alone commi...

This week on the ITC Tax Podcast, Dawn walks through exactly what to do after you file a property tax protest in Texas. From requesting evidence to spotting errors in the appraisal district's records, she breaks down the entire ARB process in a way that makes it approachable for any property owner, whether you are protesting real estate or business personal property. Dawn explains the difference b...

This week on the ITC Tax Podcast, Mark sits down with the Honorable John Brusniak, one of Texas's most prominent property tax attorneys, who has been litigating property tax cases since the state's tax code was adopted in 1982. John walks through exactly why every property owner should file, what a protest needs to contain, and the procedural moves that quietly determine whether you win or lose at...

This week, host Stephen Shaw sits down with Kyle Hanson, a seasoned property tax consultant, to explore the ins and outs of dealer heavy equipment and its impact on business personal property tax assessments. Kyle breaks down how businesses can strategically leverage tax provisions to reduce liabilities on heavy equipment, what qualifies for reduced assessments, and the critical filing rules to av...

This week on the ITC Tax Podcast, Trudie sits down with Dawn to break down the brand-new Texas business personal property exemption that took effect in January 2026. Passed through House Bill 9, this exemption automatically removes the first $125,000 of value per location, per taxing jurisdiction, simplifying filing for small businesses and reducing the compliance burden across the board. Dawn wal...

In this episode, Dawn Walior and Trudie Nguyen walk us through the most commonly missed property tax exemptions in Texas — and how they can translate into significant savings for your business. From the Freeport exemption to pollution control and the newer biomedical exemption, learn what you may be leaving on the table, how to apply, and the critical deadlines you need to know. Plus, an important...

This week, host Stephen Shaw sits down with Brett Zieren, a property tax consultant at ITC, to break down why property tax deadlines matter, especially the fast-approaching April 15 cutoff in states like Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Brett shares how different states handle extensions and the steps required to file them correctly. Plus, he shares simple but important tips, like keeping certified...

This week, on the ITC Tax Podcast, Mark Dzeda speaks with industry veteran James Wicklund to discuss how recent geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are impacting global oil markets. Mark and James explore the growing demand for natural gas driven by data centers and technological growth, and how energy companies are adapting through innovation an...

This week, on the ITC Tax Podcast, Mark Dzeda welcomes economist Ed Sullivan. They discuss the economic pressures impacting the cement industry, including high interest rates and the effects of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on private construction, particularly housing. Ed addresses ongoing labor shortages driven in part by restrictive immigration policies and outlines a potential ind...

This week, on the ITC Tax Podcast, hosts Stephen Shaw and Mark Dzeda explore the importance of correcting property tax assessments as the new tax season approaches. They break down the substantial error correction process, explaining when and how taxpayers can challenge inaccurate property valuations. Listen as Stephen and Mark emphasize that pursuing a correction is a low-risk, high-reward strate...

This week, on the ITC Tax Podcast, hosts Stephen Shaw and Mark Dzeda break down the often-overlooked pollution control tax exemption and how it can deliver significant property tax savings for businesses across multiple states. They explore which industries and equipment may qualify, along with the procedural steps required to secure and maintain the exemption. Stephen and Mark dive deep into the...

In the latest episode of the ITC Tax Podcast, hosts Stephen Shaw and Mark Dzeda dive into the critical role of proactive planning in property taxation, especially for data centers. They discuss a common mistake many property owners make: allowing information about their projects to enter public discourse before a strategic plan is in place. This can lead to missed opportunities for valuable tax in...

In the latest episode of the ITC Tax Podcast, hosts Stephen Shaw and Mark Dzeda explore the critical strategies enterprises should consider when establishing data centers, with a focus on property tax implications and securing incentives. They discuss the importance of initiating conversations about potential tax incentives early, ideally before any public announcement of site selection.  Lis...