The Deduction Podcast

Welcome to The Deduction, a @TaxFoundation podcast and your guide to the complicated world of #tax and #economics.

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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 #podcast episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code.

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California's billionaire tax is on the ballot this November, and it raises more questions than answers.

From lost government revenue to legal battles that could drag on for years, what would this first-in-the-nation wealth tax actually do?

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What happens when voters decide tax policy directly?

This November, roughly 40 tax measures are on the ballot across 17 states.

@janellefritts breaks down the measures worth watching, from property tax relief to new rules for how taxes get passed.

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⚡️ NEW: California’s billionaire tax is on the ballot this November, and it raises more questions than answers.

From lost government revenue to legal battles that could drag on for years, what would this first-in-the-nation wealth tax actually do?

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NEW: @SpeakerRyan and @RepKevinBrady discuss how the blueprint behind the largest overhaul of the US tax code in over 30 years came together, and how future tax reform will demand bold ideas and a serious look at the policy trade-offs involved.

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Is America financially illiterate?

The numbers are alarming.

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Should you have to file a tax return in a state where you babysat for one hour? In 22 states, the answer is technically yes.

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One year after "Liberation Day," did President Trump’s tariffs deliver?

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⛽️ The cost of gas is going up.

To address this, policymakers have proposed suspending the gas tax as a way to give taxpayers immediate relief at the pump.

While it may be good politics, it isn't sound policy, argues @ahardtospell.

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The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision.

We break down what the ruling actually means, from how collections could be refunded to how the administration is already scrambling to put new tariffs in place.

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In this episode, we break down the defining tax debates of 2025: the OBBBA, Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the Supreme Court challenge over presidential tariff power, and the growing wave of property tax revolts across the states.

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Property tax repeal would put roughly 70 percent of local tax revenue on the line—forcing states and localities to find something else.

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Trump’s 2025 tariffs will hit nearly three-quarters of US food imports, raising prices on products that are often difficult or impossible to produce domestically.

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Trump’s 2025 tariffs will hit nearly three-quarters of US food imports, raising prices on items often hard or impossible to produce domestically. Senator Hawley proposes rebating some revenue to households—but would it help?

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They’re popular, highly visible, and marketed as tax relief—but research shows sales tax holidays are inefficient, create compliance headaches, and often miss the mark for the taxpayers they’re meant to help.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law—but what does it actually do?

@danieldbunn @GS_Watson break it all down: https://t.co/zWWsh2Bz6D

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law—but what does it actually do?

Join us at 3pm for our latest podcast episode, where @danieldbunn @GS_Watson break it all down: https://t.co/XDaBYGBtad

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On the latest episode of The Deduction podcast, @ericadyork breaks down what’s in the "Big Beautiful Bill" tax plan, its potential impacts, and what comes next as the House and Senate try to reconcile their differences ahead of the self-imposed July 4th deadline.

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Congress is racing to pass the One Big Beautiful Tax Bill before the July 4th deadline.

@ericadyork breaks down what's in the bill, what's out, and what comes next as the House and Senate try to reconcile their differences.

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The House-passed reconciliation bill leaves out Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, opting instead to expand the standard deduction for seniors.

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