

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Tax Impact: Unintended Consequences and Economic Dynamics
01:53 • 13min
Corporate Tax Rates and 2024 Elections
15:15 • 7min
Unpacking Business Opportunities and Tax Challenges
22:39 • 6min
The Impact of Tariffs on Modern Economics
28:37 • 2min
The Unintended Consequences of Tax Policy
31:01 • 23min
Conclusion and Resource Highlights for Continuing Education
53:54 • 2min