Media & Podcast

Appearances

Patrick H. Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, CDS, is a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and trusted voice in IRS representation

and divorce related tax strategy. He is frequently invited to tax, legal, and divorce‐focused podcasts to share practical

insights on resolving IRS issues, navigating divorce tax traps, and guiding clients through some of the most complex

financial challenges of their lives.

Featured Podcast Appearances

The Divorce Clarity Studio with Lisa Lisser

Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Patrick breaks down filing status decisions, asset division pitfalls, and IRS issues that often surface during separation.

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The Divorce Clarity Studio with Lisa Lisser

The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Divorce and Taxes: It’s Gonna Be OK! 

A reassuring, practical conversation about navigating divorce‐related tax challenges and avoiding costly mistakes.

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The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Tax Rep Network Podcast

Pricing IRS Rep Work With a Chaotic IRS

Patrick discusses pricing strategies, workflow efficiency, and how professionals can build profitable IRS representation practices.

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Tax Rep Network Podcast

The Conscious Divorce with Justin Milrad

Divorce and Taxes: Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Patrick outlines the most common tax mistakes made during divorce and how professionals can help clients avoid long‐term financial fallout.

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The Conscious Divorce with Justin Milrad

Reclaim & Reboot Transformational Divorce Coaching

Pricing IRS Rep Work With a Chaotic IRS

A powerful discussion on why equal division isn’t always equitable — and how tax strategy can reshape outcomes for divorcing clients.

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Reclaim & Reboot Transformational Divorce Coaching

About Patrick

Patrick brings more than a decade of CPA experience and ten years

dedicated exclusively to IRS representation. As a Certified Tax

Representation Consultant, Certified Divorce Specialist, and

National Trainer with Tax Rep Network, he blends technical expertise with real world case experience.


His specialties include:

  • IRS Tax Resolution
  • Gray Divorce Tax Strategy
  • Divorce & Family Law Tax Issues
  • Building a Tax Resolution Practice


Patrick’s clear, accessible teaching style makes complex IRS topics

understandable for CPAs, EAs, attorneys, CDFAs®, and financial

planners alike.

Want Patrick on Your Podcast?

If you’re interested in featuring Patrick as a guest on your podcast,

webinar, or media platform, he’d be happy to connect.


Contact Patrick directly:


pwanzer@breakthroughtaxresolution.com


Patrick welcomes invitations from:


  • Tax, accounting, and IRS representation podcasts
  • Divorce, family law, and financial planning shows
  • Professional associations and continuing education platforms
  • Media outlets covering personal finance, retirement, or tax policy

Patrick's Books

Patrick is the author of the Break Free From the IRS series — a collection of practical, accessible guides designed to help individuals and professionals navigate IRS issues, divorce tax traps, and the transition from tax preparation to tax representation.

Break Free From the IRS: Gray Divorce Tax Strategies for Dividing Life s Second Half

Break Free From the IRS: Gray Divorce Tax Strategies for Dividing Life s Second Half

A first‑of‑its‑kind guide to the tax traps unique to gray divorce — covering retirement accounts, pensions, Social Security, Medicare, capital gains, and decades of joint returns.

Drop the P: How to Go From Tax Prep to Tax Rep

Drop the P: How to Go From Tax Prep to Tax Rep

A strategic guide for CPAs, EAs, and tax pros ready to expand into IRS representation — covering workflow, pricing, marketing, and client intake.

Break Free From the IRS: How to Resolve IRS Tax Debt and Reclaim Your Freedom

Break Free From the IRS: How to Resolve IRS Tax Debt and Reclaim Your Freedom

A foundational guide to Offers‑in‑Compromise, Installment Agreements, CNC, penalty abatement, and how to stand up to the IRS with confidence.

The Power of Why Not: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Possibilities

The Power of Why Not: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Possibilities

Patrick’s motivational and mindset‑focused book on overcoming limitations, embracing opportunity, and redefining what’s possible in your career and life.

Break Free From the IRS: Gray Divorce Tax Strategies for Dividing Life s Second Half

Break Free From the IRS: Gray Divorce Tax Strategies for Dividing Life s Second Half

A practical roadmap for navigating divorce‑related tax issues, from filing status and QDROs to injured spouse, innocent spouse, and tax debt division.