RERUN: Ep 89 On Tariffs
Jun 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 89
Taxes for the Masses
Lisa De Simone and Bridget Stomberg (friends, professors, and tax nerds) discuss tax topics in simple terms.
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On Sports and Tax Planning
In this episode, we discuss some of the ways that athletes and professional sports teams avoid those taxes.
May 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 97
On Nvidia CEO's Estate Tax Planning
In this episode, we discuss the estate tax planning techniques of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
May 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 96
On the Take-Up of the Earned Income Tax Credit
In today’s episode, we welcome Brooke Lierman, Comptroller of the state of Maryland, to discuss steps the state of Maryland is taking to increase the take-up of the credit.
Apr 27, 2025•32 min•Ep. 95
On Extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In this episode, we discuss the budget blueprint passed by House Republicans to extend the temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which are set to expire at the end of 2025 without legislative action.
Apr 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 94
On the Latest Tax Research - UNC Tax Symposium
In this episode, we discuss some of the research presented at the 28th annual Tax Symposium hosted by UNC in Chapel Hill.
Mar 30, 2025•29 min•Ep. 93
On State Tax Subsidies
In today’s episode, we discuss recent research into the effectiveness of firm-specific tax subsidies and whether having more public information about these subsidies improves their effectiveness.
Mar 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 92
On Taxing Cannabis
In this episode, we discuss the what, why and how of taxing cannabis.
Mar 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 91
On EV Credits
In this episode, we discuss the current state of federal tax incentives for EV purchases and how Trump could modify them during his term.
Feb 16, 2025•23 min•Ep. 90
On Tariffs
In today’s episode, we welcome Joe Thorndike to explain how tariffs work and what the consequences of new tariffs could be for U.S. individual and businesses.
Feb 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 89
On the Latest Tax Research: HARC Edition
In this episode, we discuss some of the latest tax research presented at the Hawaii Accounting Research Conference in January 2025.
Jan 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 88
RERUN: Ep 81 On Declining Accounting Enrollments, Revisited
We are taking a very short winter break, but we have something special for your listening enjoyment! We're revisiting this episode, which in turn revisits the potential reasons behind declining accounting enrollments, helped by special guest and MIT Professor Andrew Sutherland. We'll return soon with new episodes for 2025! Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses
Jan 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 87
On Sin Taxes
In this episode, we discuss the role of sin taxes in discouraging legal but potentially harmful behavior and in raising tax revenue.
Dec 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 86
On Settlements and Judgments Part 2
In this episode, we discuss the potential tax benefits settlements and judgments from lawsuits can generate for the companies that pay them.
Dec 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 85
On Settlements and Judgments Part 1
In this episode, we discuss how settlements and judgments are taxed by recipients, as well as arguments for changes to the current law.
Nov 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 84
On Public Accounting Offshoring
In this episode, we invite University of Texas at Austin doctoral candidate Kaitlyn Kroeger to discuss her research on the effects of public accounting firms offshoring their services.
Nov 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 83
On Donor Advised Funds
In this episode, we discuss the rules around charitable and political donations, as well as how donor advised funds can facilitate anonymous giving to politically engaged charities.
Oct 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 82
On Declining Accounting Professionals, Revisited
In this episode, we invite Andrew Sutherland, Associate Professor of Accounting at MIT, to revisit explanations behind declining accounting professionals and to discus his research on the topic.
Oct 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 81
On Taxing Tips
In this episode, we discuss the potential consequences of both presidential candidates' proposals to exempt tips from taxes.
Sep 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 80
On the the Latest Tax Research - Texas Waterloo Edition
In this episode, we discuss two of the papers presented recently at the 6th Biennial Taxation Research Symposium hosted at the University of Texas in conjunction with the University of Waterloo.
Sep 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 91
On Trump's Tax Proposals
In this episode, we discuss former President Trump's tax proposals as a 2024 presidential candidate.
Sep 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 79
On Harris' Tax Proposals
In this episode, we discuss Vice President Harris' tax proposals as a 2024 presidential candidate.
Aug 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 78
RERUN: Ep 72 On Shohei Ohtani’s Contract
As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the tax motivations behind Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking and tax-savvy contract with the LA Dodgers (and Lisa honors legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully). Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses...
Aug 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 72
RERUN: Ep 71 On the Taxation of Music Catalog Sales
As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the tax motivations for the rising trend in music catalog sales (and B sings a little Tay Tay). Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses
Jul 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 71
RERUN: Ep 68 On Bezos’ Move to Florida
As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the potential tax motivations and implications of Bezos’ big move to Florida. Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses
Jul 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 68
RERUN: Ep 66 On the Tax Consequences of NIL
As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we unpack the tax consequences of the NCAA's 2021 name, image, and likeness policy change to student athletes and discuss how athletic supporters have also tried to obtain favorable tax outcomes from NIL activities. Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses...
Jun 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 66
RERUN: Ep 38 - On Gifts and Estates (Part I)
Hey Tax Nerds! We're taking a short summer break, but we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! In the meantime, get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the estate and gift tax consequences of the Chouinard family decision regarding their Patagonia fortune as well as alternative structures they could have considered. Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/taxesforthemasses...
Jun 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 38
On Scott Hodge's Book Taxocracy
In this episode, we welcome tax expert Scott Hodge to discuss his new book, Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life.
May 26, 2024•29 min•Ep. 77
On the Qualified Business Income Deduction
In this episode, we discuss the qualified business income deduction in light of a February 2024 report by the Congressional Research Service that examined the provision’s effect on investment and employment, equity, and taxpayer compliance.
May 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 76
On the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's Winners and Losers
In this episode, we unpack what research says about the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act six years after its effective date.
Apr 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 75
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