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How Taxes Shape Our Economy and Lives

Aug 10, 2024
Scott Hodge, President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation, joins Blake Oliver, CPA, to unpack the intricate world of tax policy. They discuss how taxes shape everyday costs like housing and healthcare, highlighting historical examples like the 'window tax.' The conversation touches on the implications of corporate tax rates for the upcoming elections, the effects of tariffs on the economy, and creative tax avoidance strategies. Hodge advocates for a more consumption-based tax system to foster economic growth and reforms in a complex code.
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