SALTovation: Navigating the Complexities of State and Local Tax by Aprio

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Stacey Roberts, State and Local Tax Director, and our very own Judy Vorndran. Stacey talks about what she’s learned working in Chicago, the Pacific Northwest and Denver. She also shares how she connects with her clients to create a good working relationship.   Questions asked and answered in this Episode: What did Stacey learn working...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Tram Le, a CPA, attorney and SALT professor, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Tram talks about pursuing her career in accounting and law after shifting from music. She also shares what she sees teaching SALT topics to graduate students as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Texas in Arlington. She also discusses what s...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Dena Oberst, President and CEO of Gable Tax Group, and our very own Judy Vorndran.    Dena talks about pursuing her career goals in the area of taxation and how over 25 years of experience in sales tax compliance and automation has brought her to launch her own use tax consulting group.   Questions asked and answered in this...

This is the first episode of the SALTovation podcast series, Meet the Team, where we will be talking to members of the state tax group. In this episode, we speak with Alexander Korzhen, a tax manager, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Alex talks about how he pursued his career in taxation and how he landed at SALT. He also discusses how connections play an important role in his work and how h...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Joni Johnson-Powe, from DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Joni is the Vice President of DMA’s tax technology consulting division and is also a multi-degreed lawyer, a CPA and an IT specialist. She talks about owning her own businesses and what were the biggest lessons she learned from her first comp...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Michelle Bush, from Silverstein & Pomerantz, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Michelle talks about her career handling tax matters on behalf of the city and then her later switch on behalf of the taxpayers . Listen to her multiple perspectives of challenging tax law in the court system.   Questions asked and answered in this...

Walking through non-US taxation with Brian Schwam   In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Brian Schwam, from WTP Advisors, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Brian walks through some nuisances on non-US taxation from the knowledge he’s gained in his over 30 years of experience with international taxation. Listen to how this type of taxation overlaps with state tax. &nb...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Nikki Dobay, Senior Tax Counsel for Council of State Taxation (COST), and our very own Judy Vorndran. Nikki uses her expertise to explain how COST plays into the tax conversations and the inner workings of the state tax brain trust. She also discusses how COST decides what issues they focus on. Listen to how she explains how the Multistate...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Janette Lohman, who is an industry leader with state and local tax, and our very own Judy Vorndran. Janette shares her story of practicing law in various areas in the industry for over 30 years. She also shares why it’s important to continue to nurture her connections in this collaborative industry and why people want to be on her famous co...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we are joined by Judy Vorndran and Scott Peterson. Scott is the current Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations at Avalara. Prior to Avalara, he was the first Executive Director of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board - an organization devoted to making sales tax simpler and more uniform for the benefit of business. Scott also spe...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Diane Yetter, founder of Sales Tax Institute, and our very own Judy Vorndran.   Diane shares her journey in sales tax that spans over 35 years and the lessons she has learned throughout this period. She also shares the importance of understanding business processes when working in sales tax.   Listen in to learn the importance of...

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we are joined by Judy Vorndran and Bruce Nelson. Bruce has dealt with adversarial relationships for 40 years and is now an instructor for the AICPA and CSCPA and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of State Taxation.   Bruce talks about why the relationships between taxpayers and the department of revenues keep on deteriorating on so many levels. He...

In this premiere episode of the SALTovation show, get to know some of the SALTovation members. They share their years of experience, when and how they joined TaxOps, and why they enjoy doing what they do. Listen to hear answers to questions from both business and non-business owners about tax that are very useful. Questions asked and answered in Episode 1: What do we need to do to comply with SALT...