The Deduction
The Deduction is your guide to the complicated world of tax and economics. From the impacts of tariffs and trade wars to debates over who pays and how much, each episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code. Listen to the leading tax podcast! Have a question for one of our experts, let us know here: https://taxfoundation.org/mailbag. Follow us on Twitter @deductionpod: https://twitter.com/deductionpod
Episodes
87 episodes
Election Insights | Whose Plan Wins? Trump vs. Harris on Taxes
What do the contrasting tax proposals of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mean for Americans as the 2024 election approaches? In this episode, we dive into the Tax Foundation's modeling of both candidat...
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Bob Stack Unpacks US Challenges in Global Tax
What are the key challenges facing global tax policy today? Bob Stack, an international tax expert, explores the implications of the EU’s adoption of Pillar Two and the potential for streamlining overlapping policies. He also addresses the issu...
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Election Insights | Trump on Taxes, Tariffs, & Harris’s Economic Plans
While tax policy was almost nonexistent in the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, this episode will explore each candidate’s latest proposals in greater depth. We’ll break down Kamala Harris's u...
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Election Insights | Taxes, Kamala Harris, and the DNC’s Vision
Dive into the highlights from the DNC as we break down Vice President Kamala Harris's tax proposals and their potential impact on everyday families. What do higher taxes on businesses and the wealthy mean for working Americans? <...
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Do Americans Abroad Still Pay US Taxes?
How does living abroad impact the taxes an American has to pay? Unlike most countries that tax based on residency, the US employs citizenship-based taxation, meaning Americans are taxed on their global income regardless of where they reside. Th...
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Pillar Two: Electric Boogaloo
The global tax deal and Pillar Two are shaking up the tax landscape worldwide, introducing a web of complexity and confusion. Today, we untangle the key aspects of these proposals, diving into the latest updates, compliance hurdles, and their r...
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Tax Cuts vs. Tax Reform
Tax cuts vs. tax reform: what’s the real difference, and why does it matter? In this episode, we uncover why retroactive tax cuts and temporary tax breaks often miss the mark for long-term growth and how revenue-neutral tax reform can streamlin...
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A Big-Picture Look at Taxing the Wealthy
Taxing wealth has become a hot-button issue in today’s political discourse, promising to reshape economic equality. But what are the real-world implications of such policies? In this episode, we dive into the contentious world of taxing wealth,...
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Trump and Biden’s Tariff Tango
Tariffs are a hot topic this election cycle for both President Biden and former President Trump. But why are tariffs so popular despite their economic downsides? In this episode, we unpack tariffs’ role in the political playbook, their impact o...
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A Journey Through Germany’s Tax Laws
Get ready to hit the autobahn and explore the world of German taxes! We'll navigate the complexities of Germany’s corporate tax structure, including the combined federal and local rates, and unravel the complexities of local trade taxes and the...
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From Gallons to Miles: Rethinking Road Taxes
Buckle up as we navigate the twists and turns of infrastructure and road funding. As electric vehicles gain traction, traditional gas taxes are running out of fuel to support our infrastructure budget. Today, we're exploring how Vehicle Miles T...
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Taxocracy Tales with Scott Hodge
All taxes tell a story, and today we’ll explore how taxes influenced Bob Dylan's decision to sell his music catalog, how the "chicken tax" reshaped the auto industry, and how the historic "tax on air and light" had profound effects on arc...
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Survey Says Tax Confusion
All Americans are affected by the tax code—but do they understand the tax code? To find out, the Tax Foundation’s educational program, TaxEDU, and Center for Federal Tax Policy conducted a poll with Public Policy Polling. The poll surveyed more...
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Biden’s Budget Blueprint
In the context of the 2024 election year, what does President Biden's 2025 budget proposal signify regarding his strategies and priorities as he seeks reelection? And how could these proposals shape the overall landscape of this election ...
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Unpacking the Impact of TCJA, IRA, and CHIPS on the U.S. Economy
Today, we're examining the differences between the broad incentives provided by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the targeted approach of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act.
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27:55
Launching Tax Foundation Europe
As the world of tax policy becomes more interconnected, the Tax Foundation is stepping up, recognizing the pressing need for informed and principled tax policy education in an ever-evolving landscape. In response, we are...
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Costly Inputs: Unraveling Sales Tax's Impact on Businesses
Sales taxes go beyond a few extra bucks at the register. It’s not just about what you pay, but who pays. What are the implications of state sales tax bases across the U.S.?
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Exploring the Impact of the 2024 Tax Relief Act
Today, we're exploring the intricacies of the latest congressional act stirring up Washington—The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Erica York
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27:10
Tackling Financial Literacy with Jed Collins
Financial literacy is a problem that educators around the country are trying to tackle. Today, we’re speaking with Jed Collins, a former NFL player, who is leading the charge in the financial education arena by guiding high school and college s...
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Saving Americans’ Dwindling Savings
Americans are saving less. While the U.S. saving rate has regularly lagged behind its peers, it has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Increasingly, people are turning to credit cards to fill the gaps in their budgets.Garrett Watson, ...
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Economic Education Month and TaxEDU
October is economic education month. An important part of economic education is understanding how taxes affect the economy. On this special episode of The Deduction, we discuss how Tax Foundation is doing just that through our tax lite...
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Episode 65
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Prohibition by Price
Step into the shadows of illicit trade where taxation, incentives, and criminal networks intersect to fuel the lucrative cigarette smuggling market.Adam Hoffer, the Director of Excise Tax Policy, joins Kyle Hulehan to shed light on how s...
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Episode 64
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The Inflation Reduction Act One Year Later
The Inflation Reduction Act is an ambitious law with worthy goals to reduce deficits, fight inflation, help the IRS, and combat climate change. However, one year after its enactment, there are concerns about its overall fiscal impact, the addit...
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Episode 63
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