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The Deduction

The Deduction

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The Deduction is your guide to the complicated world of tax and economics. From the impacts of tariffs and trade wars to debates over who pays and how much, each episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code. Listen to the leading tax podcast! Have a question for one of our experts, let us know here: https://taxfoundation.org/mailbag. Follow us on Twitter @deductionpod: https://twitter.com/deductionpod

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  • 2025 Tax Review | What OBBBA Changed, the Impact of Tariffs, and What’s Next

    2025 Tax Review | What OBBBA Changed, the Impact of Tariffs, and What’s Next
    Dec 17 2025

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act capped off a hectic year for tax policy. It extended key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, reshaped the outlook for 2026, and raised fresh questions about the deficit.

    In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Daniel Bunn, President and CEO, and Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects, to break down what the law did, walk through our projections, and zoom out to other defining fights of 2025: Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, the Supreme Court challenge over presidential tariff power, and the growing wave of property tax revolts across the states.

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    52 mins
  • Trump’s Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court

    Trump’s Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court
    Nov 2 2025

    In this episode of The Deduction podcast, host Kyle Hulehan and co-host Erica York are joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation, to discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether the president can impose $2.2 trillion in tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

    The conversation covers the origins and implications of these tariffs, their economic impact on consumers and businesses, and the potential outcomes of the court ruling. They also explore the broader theme of presidential authority in trade regulation and the possible legislative responses. Stay tuned for an insightful breakdown of the tariff landscape and its future implications.

    00:00 Introduction and Bananas

    00:36 Welcome to The Deduction Podcast

    01:15 Tariffs and Presidential Authority

    04:15 Impact of Tariffs on Consumers and Businesses

    06:58 Bananas as a Case Study

    08:42 Personal Stories of Tariff Impact

    10:43 Legal Battle Over Tariffs

    14:25 Future of Tariff Policies

    20:53 Congress vs. Presidential Power

    23:32 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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    26 mins
  • Can We Replace the Property Tax?

    Can We Replace the Property Tax?
    Oct 7 2025

    Property tax repeal would put roughly 70 percent of local tax revenue on the line—forcing states and localities to find something else. Can sales or income taxes really replace it without major rate spikes, burden shifts, and anti-growth incentives?

    Kyle Hulehan is joined by Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects at Tax Foundation, to unpack the math behind replacement plans, the trade-offs voters should know about, and why reform may beat repeal.

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    24 mins
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