Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAbove the Line, Below the Line: The World of Tax Deductions
Episode 1291
In this episode, we unpack the complex machinery of tax deductions, the incentives used by governments to lower taxable income for individuals and businesses. Join us as we clarify the critical diffe…
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Tax Credits Decoded: Rebates, Incentives, and the Power of Policy
Episode 1290
In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanism of tax credits, a powerful fiscal tool that allows taxpayers to subtract accrued credits directly from the total amount they owe the state. Unlike a d…
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The Invisible Collector: How Tax Withholding Works Globally
Episode 1289
Ever wonder why your full salary never actually hits your bank account? In this episode, we explore the mechanics of tax withholding—a global mechanism designed to combat tax evasion by collecting in…
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Decoding the W-2: Tax Deadlines, 1940s Origins, and the "CEO Fraud" Phishing Threat
Episode 1288
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Form W-2, officially titled the "Wage and Tax Statement". Whether you are an employee waiting for your paperwork or an employer navigating compliance, we bre…
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Beyond the W-2: Unlocking the Secrets of IRS Form 1099
Episode 1287
In this episode, we dive deep into IRS Form 1099, the essential "information return" used to report income outside of traditional wages, salaries, and tips. We explore how this form serves as the bac…
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Demystifying the Tax Return: Income, Deductions, and Global Filing
Episode 1286
In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of the tax return, a document used by individuals and organizations to report income and expenses to revenue services like the IRS or HMRC. We explain …
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Refund or Loan? The Truth About Tax Overpayments and Global Systems
Episode 1285
What exactly is a tax refund, and is getting a big check from the government actually a smart financial move? In this episode, we define the tax refund as a payment made to a taxpayer simply because …
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The Deduction Dilemma: Standard vs. Itemized
Episode 1284
In this episode, we decode the two primary methods for reducing your taxable income under U.S. tax law: the standard deduction and itemized deductions. We explain how the standard deduction works as …
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Cashing Out: The Economics, Loopholes, and Global Maze of Capital Gains Tax
Episode 1283
What happens when you sell a stock, a bond, or a second home for a profit? In this episode, we take a deep dive into Capital Gains Tax (CGT)—the levy applied to the profit realized on the sale of non…
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The Dividend Dilemma: Double Taxation, History, and Global Policy
Episode 1282
Join us for a deep dive into the complex world of dividend taxation, a levy imposed by jurisdictions on the earnings corporations distribute to their shareholders. In this episode, we unpack the cont…
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