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How Taxes Shape Our Economy and Lives

Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPE

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The Tax Impact: Unintended Consequences and Economic Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate ways that taxes affect daily life, particularly in healthcare and housing, while examining historical influences like World War II. It highlights how tax incentives, such as education credits and mortgage deductions, can inadvertently lead to higher costs and market distortions. The discussion also addresses the potential for redesigning the tax system, advocating for a move towards consumption-based taxation to promote economic growth.

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