The Tax Chick Podcast

Deductions & Delusions: A Tax Trivia Showdown!

Jul 24, 2025
Join law students Nick Kane, Frank Chou, Blake Barnes, and Tona Hagen for a hilariously chaotic tax trivia showdown! They dive into quirky historical taxes, like Germany's dog tax and a bizarre German law that once allowed deductions for bribes. The group also learns about Denmark's ambitious cow emissions tax plan and discusses who qualifies for Canadian moving expenses. This fun and informative game blends legal insight with playful banter, making taxes surprisingly entertaining!
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ANECDOTE

Summer Students Return

  • Amanda reintroduced summer students and articling experiences to set a casual podcast tone.
  • She emphasized tax conversations in the office often spark fun, informal learning moments.
ADVICE

Use Trivia To Demystify Tax

  • Playful formats like trivia can make tax more approachable for newcomers.
  • Amanda encourages listeners to engage and 'play along' to demystify tax topics.
ANECDOTE

Al Capone Tax Conviction

  • Blake asked which famous criminal got 11 years for tax evasion and the group guessed.
  • Amanda and Nick correctly picked Al Capone while others guessed Pablo Escobar or El Chapo.
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