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Past is Prologue: Talking Taxes

Thu, 13 Apr 2023

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Benjamin Franklin said the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Sifting through receipts, deciphering confusing codes, and filling out forms is an annual ritual that's about much more than money. The history of the income tax and the battle over who should pay how much is about what we value as a nation. In this conversation with historian Molly Michelmore we'll explore the past, present, and future of the income tax.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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