
 Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPE 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 
