Jared Ballew, MBA – 2024 “20 Under 40” Influencer
V.P., Government Relations
Taxwell (Drake Software & TaxAct)
Recent Career Highlights:
I have the honor of serving as President of NACTP, an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between government agencies and the tax industry. Our mission is to build strong relationships and promote standardized solutions that streamline tax filing and information reporting processes. I also served as co-lead of the Tax Pro Working Group within the IRS Security Summit, where I focused on advancing cybersecurity initiatives and best practices for tax professionals, including the development and maintenance of IRS Publication 5708.
In my role as Vice President of Government Relations at Taxwell, I’ve supported both federal and state policy engagement on behalf of Drake Software and TaxAct. I’ve also delivered thought leadership on key topics such as taxpayer data protection, cybersecurity, and digital modernization at national industry events and government forums, helping to shape the direction of policy and practice in today’s evolving tax landscape.
Outreach Beyond the Firm:
I’m passionate about making the complex simple, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I get to speak to audiences across the country. I actively advocate for tax professional cybersecurity and data protection, equitable tax policy, and the digital modernization of our tax systems to benefit both professionals and the public. Through my work with NACTP, CERCA, and the IRS Security Summit, I remain focused on ensuring that tax administration is secure, efficient, and practical.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
– Tax Notes
– The Tax Foundation
– Nudge by Richard H. Thaler
– Turn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet
– Trust Edge by David Horsager
– How Big Things Get Done by Daniel Kahneman
– Freakonomics Radio
– Counsel Brew Podcast
See all of the 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” honorees.
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