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How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)
43 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2023 at 3:00 am.
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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 thank-you gift?