How Taxes Shape Our Economy and Lives

Join Blake Oliver, CPA, and Scott Hodge, President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation, for an engaging and insightful webinar that delves into the complexities of tax policy as discussed in Scott's new book, "Taxocracy." Discover how tax policies impact everyday expenses like housing, healthcare, and education, and learn surprising historical tax facts such as the 18th-century British “window tax” and its relevance to today's proposed wealth taxes.(Originally recorded on July 25, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)Sponsor Bookkeeping Biz Workshops  - https://earmarkcpe.promo/bbworkshopChapters(00:46) - Introducing 'Taxocracy' (04:10) - Education and Tuition Costs (11:24) - Principles of Tax Policy (15:27) - Corporate Tax Rates Debate (22:44) - Tariffs and Economic Impact (28:03) - Impact of Trade Wars on Consumer Goods (29:24) - Tax Policies and Their Consequences (32:49) - Unintended Consequences of Tax Policies (35:18) - Creative Tax Avoidance Strategies (38:31) - The Role and History of the Tax Foundation (42:34) - Challenges and Future of Tax Reform (50:20) - Global Tax Systems and Their Benefits (52:19) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get CPE for this episode here: https://www.earmark.app/c/1675Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Scott HodgeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottahodge/Connect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/