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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

How the Rich Actually Avoid Taxes: 3 Core Strategies Explained

from Built Different · host Marcus Chen

Think billionaires actually pay their fair share? Marcus Chen breaks down the uncomfortable truth: the ultra-wealthy use three perfectly legal strategies to slash their tax bills to almost nothing. While you're paying 13-15% of your income, they're cruising at 8.2%. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why moving to Florida or Texas isn't just about the weather (it's about keeping an extra 13% of your income) • The "hold forever" strategy that turns a 37% tax into 0-20% • How billionaires borrow millions against their assets and never pay it back 👤 Perfect for: entrepreneurs and business owners who want to understand how wealth preservation actually works (and maybe apply some of these strategies themselves). 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Marcus introduces the 8.2% vs 13% tax gap [01:45] Strategy 1: The great state income tax escape [04:20] Strategy 2: Why wealthy people never sell anything [07:10] Strategy 3: The "borrow and die" loophole [09:30] Which strategies you can actually use [11:00] Key takeaways for your own tax planning This isn't about tax evasion or shady offshore accounts. These are the completely legal moves that financial advisors recommend to their wealthiest clients. Marcus walks through each strategy with real numbers, so you'll understand exactly how the game is played at the highest levels. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Built Different on Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily with the business strategies they don't teach in school. 🔍 Topics: tax strategies, wealth building, asset protection, business taxes, financial planning Listen on your favorite app at Built Different ------------ Keywords: business podcast, sales tactics, business psychology, entrepreneurship, business scaling, business mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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