“The Short Form” is an educational blog series by TaxEDU to simplify tax issues and explore the world through the lens of tax policy.
Short FormPoliticians often bemoan the trade deficit, but their disdain for this economic statistic is largely misplaced. The trade deficit reflects deeper choices about how we use our money, and reducing it may require lowering our standard of living.
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Short FormGDP stands for gross domestic product and is calculated by measuring a country’s total consumption, government spending, investments, and net exports.
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Short FormTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour highlights that taxes impact everyone, artists and fans alike.
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Short FormThe technical rules that were once solely the province of tax wonks in D.C. and Paris are being brought out into the public sphere.
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Short FormIn Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie, Barbie’s venture outside of Barbieland introduces her to new experiences. But what about Barbie and taxes?
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Short FormAs fans around the world anticipate the final adventure of Indiana Jones, let’s embark on our own excursion to unravel the mysteries of taxing treasure.
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Short FormWhat does the tax reform package do well? What does it do poorly? How would it affect me?
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