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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 Racial Bias in IRS Audits

On Racial Bias in IRS Audits

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On Hunter Biden's Tax Woes

On Hunter Biden's Tax Woes

In this episode, we discuss the general fines and penalties individuals can face related to their taxes and discuss the ... Read more

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