Tax, tech, and other stuff

In this episode, Russell is joined by Paul Guyer, indirect tax technology specialist and founder of The Nexus, for the podcast’s first deep dive into indirect tax.They explore why e-invoicing has become one of the biggest topics in tax technology, what upcoming mandates mean for businesses, and why differing requirements across jurisdictions continue to create complexity. The conversation also looks at how AI is lowering barriers to building tax technology, changing tax research and creating new opportunities for in-house teams to build their own specialist tools.From the changing vendor landscape to the future of tax professionals, it’s a wide-ranging look at how regulation, AI and new technology are reshaping indirect tax and the wider tax-tech market.

In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell is joined by Mike Vorndran, founder of TP Accurate, to discuss his journey from Big Four transfer pricing specialist to tax technology founder.They explore the realities of building and scaling enterprise tax software, the lessons learned along the way, and how AI is changing software development and transfer pricing. The conversation also tackles an increasingly important question: just because you can use AI, does that mean you should?From deterministic calculations and enterprise-grade technology to acquisitions, consolidation and the rise of smaller AI-enabled advisory firms, it’s a practical look at how technology is reshaping transfer pricing and the wider tax profession.

In this episode, Russell is joined by Pippa Booth, Tax Operations and Managed Services Partner at Unity Advisory, to discuss how AI, technology and new operating models are reshaping the way tax functions work.They explore why traditional advisory models are evolving, how AI is enabling tax professionals to focus on judgement rather than manual processes, and why embedding tax into the wider finance function is becoming increasingly important. The conversation also looks at how firms can build AI into their operating models from day one, rather than bolting it onto legacy processes.It's a practical discussion on the future of tax operations, the growing importance of connected technology, and why making tax easier - not just faster - will define the next generation of tax functions.

In this episode, Russell is joined by is joined by Alphatax's Chris Pankhurst for a special Pillar Two-focused discussion, recorded just days before the first major filing deadline.Rather than diving into the technical detail of the legislation itself, they explore what Pillar Two teaches us about technology adoption in tax, how multinational businesses have prepared for one of the most significant compliance changes in recent years, and why many organisations are now rethinking their broader tax processes.The conversation covers the evolution of Pillar Two from legislation to reality, the challenges of data collection and compliance, the role of software in mandate-driven markets, and how AI is helping tax professionals navigate increasingly complex rules.It's a timely look at how tax technology evolves when regulation drives change — and what the profession can learn from the largest global tax transformation in decades.

In this episode, Russell is joined by Rags Sathanandan and Simon Arnett, who have recently stepped away from the Big Four to launch an AI-led platform for accountants.They explore how AI is reshaping the accounting profession - from automating complex workflows like iXBRL tagging to fundamentally changing how accountants deliver value. The conversation covers the shift from manual processing to AI-assisted decision-making, why accuracy isn’t the only metric that matters, and how trust, guardrails, and human judgment remain critical.It’s a practical and forward-looking discussion on what accountants should be doing now - and why the next five years will redefine how the profession works.

In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell is joined by Tom Elsbury and Shilin Chen to explore how the R&D tax market is evolving under increased scrutiny — and how AI is reshaping the way claims are prepared and defended.They discuss the shift from the “Wild West” era of R&D claims to today’s more robust, standardised environment, and what rising inquiry rates mean for consultants and claimant companies. The conversation explores why Word and Excel still dominate the process, how AI is transforming technical narrative writing and baseline research, and whether HMRC is using AI in enquiries.It’s a grounded, practical look at where R&D tax is heading — and why the future is likely to involve smarter tools, stronger processes, and humans firmly in the loop.

In this episode of Tax, Tech & Other Stuff, Russell switches things up and welcomes three guests from the legal world - Andy Wright, Hugo Cassidy, and Rachel Coleman from Pinsent Masons - to explore how AI is reshaping legal services and what tax teams can learn from the legal profession. They discuss how AI is being used in practice today, from automating routine workflows to crafting 800-prompt due diligence engines, and why risk management, not cost-cutting, is becoming one of the biggest AI use cases. The conversation dives deep into prompting skills, human oversight, training the next generation of lawyers, and the uncomfortable question: what happens to junior roles as AI accelerates? Whether you're in tax, legal, or any professional services role trying to make sense of AI’s impact on people, processes, and business models, this episode offers both realism and optimism - and plenty of parallels between industries. 

In this episode, Russell chats with Alex Mann, Managing Director at Harvey John and one of the few recruiters focused exclusively on tax technology and transformation. They dig into the evolution of tax careers - from traditional compliance paths to hybrid data roles - and how AI and automation are shifting the hiring landscape. Alex shares honest takes on what clients really want, why LinkedIn matters more than cold calls, and how roles are changing faster than most teams can keep up. If you’ve ever wondered where tax tech talent comes from - and where it’s heading - this one’s not to be missed.