Mitlin Money Mindset

Stop Tipping The IRS How to Avoid Overpaying and Keep More of Your Money

July 16, 2025 | Episode #246

Meet the Guest

Steven Jarvis, CPA

Steven Jarvis, CPA is the CEO and Head CPA at Retirement Tax Services, a tax firm focused on working with financial advisors to change the world one tax return at a time. In this role Jarvis spends his time working with real financial advisors and taxpayers to help find opportunities to not tip the IRS. Afterall, there are no patriotic awards for overpaying taxes. With over 10 years of experience (and counting) as a CPA, Jarvis has the hands-on experience to create actionable content for his audience. He has been featured in industry publications including Advisor Perspectives and regularly produces content for financial advisors through the Retirement Tax Services website and the Retirement Tax Services Podcast. His experience covers written content, public speaking at leading industry conferences and 3 years as an adjunct professor in the graduate business school at Whitworth University.

Show Notes

That tax refund you’re celebrating? It might not be the win you think it is.

In this episode, CPA Steven Jarvis breaks down common tax misconceptions and steps you can take to avoid overpaying the IRS. He shares tax planning strategies and tips to make smarter decisions all year long, from how withdrawals can impact your tax bill to where the true amount you’re paying in taxes each year can be found. Plus, find out why free tax software might be costing you more than it saves and how recent legislation is changing the rules around inherited money.

Tune in to learn how a little strategy can save you a lot of stress and money come tax time!

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About the Podcast

Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.

Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.

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Stop Tipping The IRS  How to Avoid Overpaying and Keep More of Your Money

Meet the Host

Larry Sprung

CFP®, CEPA®
Founder & Wealth Advisor

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