Do Taxes Matter?

In episode 298 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at the effect Taxes have on our Wealth Gap. With the COVID-19 stimulus of $3.6 Trillion, a lot of money has been created to help keep the economy going, and that means a tax increase as government needs to recoup that money. In this episode, Justin looks at Taxes, with a bit of a history lesson, and explains why and how Taxes affect the Wealth Gap. Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening! _________________   TIME INDEX: 01:15 - Do Taxes Matter? 04:22 - The Internal Revenue Code is a Tool for Wealth Creation 05:42 - What Do These Numbers Mean For Us 10:31 - A Brief History of Taxes 12:59 - So What does All This Mean 14:27 - And What Does it Mean for Us 15:52 - Summary   RESOURCES: Financially Simple Educational Website Financially Simple on YouTube Financially Simple podcasts are recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone & Samsung Notebook 9. Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter Ask Justin a Question NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit   _________________   BIO: Host Justin Goodbread, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Certified Value Growth Advisor. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator, Investopedia Top 100 advisor, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience. Justin owns Heritage Investors LLC, a registered investment adviser with the State of Tennessee. Heritage Investors only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for individuals. To determine what is appropriate for you, please consult a qualified professional. The Financially Simple podcast provides information, guidance, and support to Small Businesses in the United States.