Tax Notes Talk

Send us a textJoel Slemrod and Michael Keen, authors of Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom Through the Ages, share interesting tax facts and lessons learned from history.  Check out our related episode "From Henry VIII to James Bond: Weird Tax Facts Throughout History."**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineer: Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Christa Goad

Send us a textBenjamin Angel, director of direct taxation at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union, discusses the EU’s biggest tax challenges and what lies ahead.  For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:EU Digital Levy Won't Be Discriminatory, Vestager SaysEconomist Says Electricity Tax Cuts Will Help Countries Go GreenOECD Agreement Vital to Achieving Tax Fairness, EU Lawmakers SayNicholas Kuria of Conyers Dill & Pearman talks about his recent Tax Notes piece, “Tax and the British Virgin Islands: Separating Myth From Reality.” **This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Aeris StewartGuest Relations: Christa Goad

Send us a text Martin A. Sullivan of Tax Notes and Tynisa Gaines, an enrolled agent, discuss the tax provisions of the new coronavirus relief package and its impact on the economy and the tax community.  For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Return Filing Extension Receives Widespread ApprovalHouse Approves Two-Month PPP ExtensionPreparers Eager for Guidance on Unemployment Exclusion, CreditsBiden Signs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Into LawHouse Sends Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill to BidenMoney on the Way as IRS Gears Up for Stimulus Round 3**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.This episode is sponsored by Graduate Tax Program at LMU Loyola Law School. For more information, visit lls.edu/taxnotes.  ***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineer: Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Christa Goad

Send us a textYvette Lind, an assistant professor of tax law at the Copenhagen Business School, talks about how the coronavirus pandemic hurt gender equality and offers possible tax solutions.For additional coverage, read Lind's special report in Tax Notes: "Gender Equality, Taxation, and the COVID-19 Recovery: A Study of Sweden and Denmark." Alexandre Marcellesi of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher discusses his upcoming article in Tax Notes on creditor continuity of interest.  **This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineer: Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Christa Goad

Send us a textPaul Tang, a Dutch member of the European Parliament, discusses the challenges facing the international tax community and his goals as chair of the subcommittee on tax.  For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:EU Must Consider Removing VAT Exemption for Financial ServicesPaul Tang Discusses The Future of EU TaxEU Parliament Tax Subcommittee to Focus on New Revenue SourcesEuropean Parliament Names Members of Permanent Tax SubcommitteeEuropean Parliament Tax Subcommittee to Formalize Leadership **This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineer: Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Christa Goad

Send us a textRebecca Thompson of Prosperity Now, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected low-income communities and families of color in the United States, and what tax policy tools could help them. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:IRS Plan for Monthly Child Credit Distribution Lacks DetailsIRS Has No Plans to Extend 2021 Filing Season NationwideCalls Grow for Tax Return Filing Deadline ExtensionHouse Democrats to Fight Injustices With IncentivesUniversity of Virginia professor Andrew Kahrl talks about his recent Tax Notes piece, “More for Less: How Property Taxes Fuel Racial Inequality."**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole Wilder

Send us a textJosh Goodman of the Pew Charitable Trusts talks about the organization’s recent report on how states can direct economic development to people and places in need.  **This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole Wilder

Send us a textPhyllis Jo Kubey, a solo practitioner based in New York City, and Ryan L. Losi, executive vice president at PIASCIK, discuss the 2021 tax season and the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Late Start to Filing Season Has More Preparers Wanting Extra TimeTax Pros Debate Later Filing Season Opening — And Closing2020 Tax Woes Likely to Haunt Practitioners Into Next YearCPAs Tackle COVID Tax Impact on AthletesCOVID-19 Shaped Tax Pros’ Business Through Filing SeasonPreparers Scramble in Pandemic Adapt-to-Survive MomentBusiness of Tax: The Strangest Filing Season in MemoryInternational tax attorney Paul J. Crispino talks about his upcoming Tax Notes piece, “Veering Off Course: Targeted Advertising and Market Taxation.” **This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole Wilder

Send us a textMorgan Scarboro of MultiState discusses the tax topics state legislatures are likely to tackle this year.For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Experts, Activists Weigh In on Proposed Washington State Wealth TaxConnecticut Bill Looks to Prevent Double Taxation of Remote WorkersMaryland Bill Would Disallow Retroactive Tax Breaks in CARES ActKansas House Panel Proposes Marketplace Facilitator BillConnecticut Rep Proposes Digital Ad Tax on Social Media CompaniesLocal Officials Press Congress for AidMissouri Governor Calls on Lawmakers to Address Wayfair**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. SmithShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole Wilder

Send us a textTax Notes reporters Jad Chamseddine and Alexis Gravely speculate on upcoming tax changes and developments on Capitol Hill this year. Jeffrey A. Friedman of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP talks about his recent Tax Notes piece, “The Complexities of State Taxation of Digital Advertising.”For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Wyden Eyes Corporate Tax, Capital Gains Reform as Finance ChairTax Staffers Highlight Focus on Bipartisanship for 117th CongressWays and Means Set to Welcome Three New GOP MembersDate Scheduled to Determine Fate of Trump’s Tax ReturnsSenate Confirms Yellen as Treasury SecretaryImmediate Tax Increases Unlikely, Treasury Official SaysRetirement and Health Benefits Seen as Likely Revenue Offsets**This episode is sponsored by University of California, Irvine Law School’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. SmithShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole Wilder