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Mar 6, 2026 38 min

Untangling Tax Confusion

from Capitalize Your Fridays! Hosted by ALTIUS Financial Inc's Michael Williams CFP® & Taylor McGowen CFP®

Why does a system designed to collect revenue require tens of thousands of pages, specialized software, and entire professions just to interpret it? In this episode, Michael and Taylor unpack why the U.S. tax code feels so difficult to understand — and why that confusion may not be accidental. From arbitrary rules and income “cliffs” to behavior-shaping credits and deductions, we explore how the tax code has evolved from a revenue tool into something far more complicated. Along the way, we share real client stories that reveal how complexity affects everyday decisions — sometimes in surprising and costly ways. If you’ve ever wondered why taxes feel harder than they should, this episode connects the dots.

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