Taxes are an unfortunate reality for most people living and working in the modern world, we pay them every year, we complain about them, and then we forget them until next year. Taxes are one of the most important elements of any economy around the world. Entire societies can grow from effective taxation and crumble without it.
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Jul 2021
Can we make the super-rich pay more tax?
Rich people are often able to pay little or no tax compared to their wealth because of the way the system works. In recent years, many have called for changes and reforms so that instead of income, wealth is also taxed. But, wealth taxes are not a new thing. Many argue that they ... Show More
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Apr 2014
31: People and Their Taxes
It’s April and that means two things: spring and tax time! The US tax system is really, really complicated. Every time you do your taxes, you’re answering to multiple jurisdictions –– and all their laws about what you owe for what, and why. We’re taking a look at how our tax syst ... Show More
28m 56s
Dec 2019
400. How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less
<p>Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than carrot — scary letters, audits, and penalties. But what if we gave taxpayers a chance to allocate how their money is spent, or even bribed them with a t ... Show More
42m 37s
Nov 2021
Pourquoi les paradis fiscaux sont-ils en danger ?
<p>En cette fin du mois d'octobre 2021, les chefs d'État et de gouvernement participant au G2O, qui vient de se tenir à Rome, ont pris une décision historique. Ils ont en effet décidé d'instaurer une taxation mondiale sur les bénéfices des multinationales.</p><br><p>La taxation d ... Show More
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