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Mounting Pressure, Leadership Gaps, and Remote Shifts: Tax’s New Reality ● Mounting workload pressures ●?An unprecedented generational leadership vacuum ●?A fundamental shift in how and where work gets done. These aren't just trends — they're the realities reshaping tax departments in 2025. The stakes have never been higher. Mid-sized companies are suddenly competing for—and winning—elite talent previously locked into major firms. The remote work revolution has created two distinct career trajectories, each with its own opportunities and trade-offs. Meanwhile, the window for strategic transitions to corporate roles is narrowing, making timing more critical than ever. Discover how forward-thinking tax leaders are navigating these changes and positioning their departments for success in Tax Talent Landscape 2025: Navigating New Complexities, our comprehensive analysis of the upcoming tax talent landscape: https://bit.ly/4gR3zmt. The question isn't if change is coming: It's whether you're prepared to harness it.

??? NEW EPISODE: EXPOSED - Navigating the Future of Tax Policy and Leadership with Tim McDonald In this insightful episode of?Exposed, Tony Santiago speaks with Tim McDonald, former Global Head of Tax at Procter & Gamble, about the critical challenges facing tax functions in 2025 and beyond. As the second installment of the podcast, this episode dives deep into tax policy shifts, workforce development, and succession planning amid global tax reform pressures. ??Key Insights from our conversation: Macro-Level Tax Policy Challenges:?McDonald explains why upcoming tax reforms will be more difficult than expected due to debt concerns and exhausted revenue-generating strategies from previous reforms. Generational Workforce Shifts:?The tax profession is experiencing a leadership transition as baby boomers retire, with Gen X professionals facing unique challenges that may prevent them from stepping into top roles. The Future of Tax Structures:?Insights into the potential introduction of GST-like tax systems and the critical need for balanced spending controls. ?? Notable Quote: On workforce development: "Tax leaders need to bring their management and boards up to speed on these debt dynamics, or they'll be blindsided by policy changes."?— Tim McDonald ?? Listen to the full episode on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42NBTf7 (Click "Exposed Podcast" and Click "Follow") Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/40MzG0M (Click "Exposed Podcast" and Click "Follow") TaxTalent: https://bit.ly/400mlTn Tag a tax leader who needs to hear this conversation! #TaxLeadership #CorporateTax #Leadership #TaxIndustry #ExecutiveLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #TaxPolicy #ExposedPodcast

Don’t Miss Out! Join us live to engage with our team on key tax issues shaping 2025. We want to answer your questions, Register here: https://bit.ly/4g12Dwq and we will answer all of your crucial questions live! This session will provide valuable insights to share with your financial leadership, HR team, and colleagues. If you haven’t reviewed the report yet, you can access it here: https://bit.ly/4h7OFJz #TaxProfessionals #GlobalTaxMarket #Webinar #QandASession #TaxTalent #TaxSearch #TaxForce #BPA #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment

??The 2025 Global Tax Market Report is Here! Stay ahead of the curve with essential insights shaping the tax profession in 2025. From hiring, retention, and development trends to leadership development, this report is a must-read for tax leaders to provide the data and information that Financial and HR leadership requires. ?? View the Executive Summary: https://bit.ly/4h7OFJz ?? Save the Date: Join us for a FREE Q&A Webinar hosted by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, TaxForce, and BPA. ?? When: February 6th, 1-2:15 pm EST ?? Register Now: https://bit.ly/4g12Dwq We can't wait to connect with you!

?? Just in case you missed it! ?? The 2025 Global Tax Market report dropped last week! Get your hands on it right here: https://bit.ly/4h7OFJz. We want to help keep you one step ahead on everything shaping the tax industry's future! ?? Dive into this report for critical tax hiring, retention, and development insights. This knowledge isn't just for your tax team; it's also a must-read for your Financial and HR leaders, to help them navigate the significant challenges and opportunities expected in the tax market. ?? Mark your calendars! Join us for an insightful and FREE Q&A webinar hosted by the experts at TaxTalent, TaxSearch, TaxForce, and BPA. Let's delve deeper into these important topics together on February 6th, from 1-2:15 pm EST. Click the link below to join in on the conversation: https://bit.ly/4g12Dwq. We look forward to answering your questions live!

A startling trend is emerging in tax departments: Highly qualified successors are turning down top roles. This isn't speculation – it's a growing pattern that's upending succession planning, and it's happening more often than you think. While our previous analysis revealed how the approaching $84 trillion "Great Wealth Transfer" is reshaping career trajectories, this deep dive illuminates why Generation X professionals are choosing to remain in supporting roles precisely when organizations need them to step forward. Forward-thinking tax departments are confronting unexpected challenges: - Understanding why traditional succession planning assumptions no longer hold true - Recognizing the hidden impact of caregiving responsibilities on leadership transitions - Adapting to how unprecedented wealth transfer is reshaping career decisions - Building new incentive structures that reflect changing professional priorities Whether you're leading a tax department or charting your next career move, these insights reveal critical shifts you can't afford to ignore: https://bit.ly/40BDv97.

This collaborative report delivers forward-looking insights into the key trends impacting the tax profession from a staffing, retention & development perspective. This will be our 11th Annual Global Tax Market Assessment (GTMA), brought to you by TaxTalent , TaxSearch Inc., TaxForce Inc., and BPA Search. This report aims to empower tax professionals with the knowledge and insights to further their education of Financial and HR leadership within their organization. Here are the top four key takeaways for 2025: https://bit.ly/4h7OFJz The teams at TaxTalent, TaxSearch, TaxForce, and BPA will be hosting a Q&A webinar on February 6th from 1-2:15 pm EST, further expanding the discussion surrounding these topics. Don’t worry if you can’t attend live, register now and we will send you a copy of the recorded session! Secure your seat today: https://bit.ly/4g12Dwq

Tony’s Take: Navigating Tax Uncertainty After the 2024 Election The Republican sweep of 2024 has reshaped the tax landscape overnight. From potential TCJA extensions to evolving OECD compliance requirements, tax leaders face unprecedented strategic challenges. In his latest analysis, Tony provides a practical roadmap for success. Discover how to translate complex policy shifts into actionable insights, build confidence with your CFO, and position your tax department as a strategic asset. Learn the four critical areas demanding immediate attention and specific approaches to guide your organization through accelerated change. Don’t miss this essential read for staying ahead in today’s unpredictable tax environment: https://bit.ly/4gO5yJ9.

Happy Holidays from TaxTalent! Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, and success. Thank you for being part of our community this year—we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store. #HappyHolidays #TaxTalent

??? LAUNCHING TODAY: EXPOSED - Leading the Way: Insights from Sonia Hollies We are thrilled to announce the premiere of EXPOSED, a podcast dedicated to exposing current and future trends in tax through conversations with industry innovators and leaders. In our inaugural episode, Tony Santiago had the privilege of sitting down with Sonia Hollies, CTP, CFE, MBA, Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer, Tax and Corporate Finance Head at Perrigo, who shares groundbreaking insights on expanding beyond traditional tax leadership roles. Key Insights from our conversation: ?? Career Evolution -How to transition from technical expert to strategic leader -Building influence across organizational boundaries -Expanding responsibilities beyond traditional tax roles ?? Leadership Innovation -Creating transparency in organizational structure -Building relationships in a post-COVID environment -Managing multi-generational teams effectively ?? Practical Takeaways -Implementing successful one-on-one career discussions -Developing future tax leaders -Creating succession planning strategies -Balancing technical expertise with leadership skills ?? Notable Quote: "There is no such thing as 'it's not your job'" - Sonia Hollies This mindset exemplifies the evolving nature of tax leadership in today's complex business environment. ?? Listen to the full episode on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Bs1ijh Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4grmQMa TaxTalent: https://bit.ly/400mlTn Tag a tax leader who needs to hear this conversation! #TaxLeadership #CorporateTax #Leadership #TaxIndustry #ExecutiveLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #ExposedPodcast