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Transferable tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. A Chat with Gary Hecimovich Jun 29, 2023

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Scott and Jeff chat with Gary Hecimovich about the transferability of tax credits in the post-IRA world, including the markets for tax credits, and how non-profits can now take advantage of the new green energy incentives provided in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Tax Robots: A Chat about Tax Automation with Kelly Necessary Jun 22, 2023

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Jeff and Scott Chat with Kelly Necessary, a Partner at FORVIS, a large public accounting firm. We chat with Kelly about the role of automating routine tax tasks that historically have been very time consuming. We also talk about whether opening envelopes can be mechanized.

Tax Research Then and Now: Chatting about 30 Years of Tax Research with Joel Slemrod Jun 14, 2023

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Scott and Jeff chat with Joel Slemrod, Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan about tax research over the past 30 years.

Chatting about the Pink Tax with Sarah Moshary Jun 01, 2023

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In this episode, Scott and Jeff chat with Berkeley Professor of Marketing Sarah Moshary about the Pink Tax. Sarah and co-authors have written a paper that systematically examines the issue.

Chatting about the Global Tax Landscape with Marna Ricker, EY Global Vice Chair -- Tax May 24, 2023

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In this episode, Marna Ricker, Global Vice Chair -- Tax at EY joins us from the Milken Institute Global Conference 2003 to discuss the global tax landscape. We get Marna's perspective on the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project, the TCJA, and how AI might affect the world of tax practice.

Rich People Who Want to Tax the Rich? A Chat with Morris Pearl. May 19, 2023

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We chat with Morris Pearl, Chairman of the Board of Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of millionaires who, among other policy objectives, are advocating to alter the tax system so that the rich pay more in tax.

A Taxing Dilemma: A Revenue Riddle with Brian Riedl May 08, 2023

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Excise Taxes on Firearm Suppressors: A Chat with Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox. May 01, 2023

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We chat with Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox about the excise tax stamp on firearm suppressors, which is a $200 federal tax introduced as part of the 1934 National Firearms Act., which is part of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC § 5801 – 5872). We discuss the origins of the tax, its purpose, and how it is implemented today. We discuss the formation of so-called "gun trusts" as legal entities to purchase suppressors.

Paying Taxes with Cash? Jay Zagorsky Did. Apr 18, 2023

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Scott and Jeff chat with Jay Zagorsky from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University about his experience trying to pay his tax bill with cash. We discuss the complexities of paying with cash, and the costs that might be incurred if one does not have access to the traditional banking system. Jay wrote about his article here:
Can you pay your taxes with cash? One economist did | Fortune

An NFT for Drinking Coffee at Starbucks? Chatting with Garrett Brodeur about NFTs and Rewards Programs. Apr 14, 2023

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Starbucks is piloting a reward program called Odyssey in which members get rewarded with NFTs. We discuss the possible tax consequences to Starbucks and its customers. We also discuss the issues surrounding taxation of NFTs in general.

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