In this episode of Tax Stories, we welcome Rita de la Feria, a globally recognized tax expert. Rita is a Professor of Tax Law at the University of Leeds, International Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre for Business Taxation, and an advisor to multiple governments. She has authored five books and numerous articles, with her latest book, "Taxation and Inequalities," set for release this summer by IBFD. She was also named among the Top 50 most influential tax professionals by International Tax Review. For more on Rita, check out Episode 2 of the Tax Stories podcast.

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:

📽️ Movies & Taxation Themes:

* Everything Everywhere All at Once

* Minority Report

* Rebel Ridge

* Back to the Future

* Triangle of Sadness and the fairness episode we spoke about;

📖 Taxation and Inequalities book:

* Why inequality harms not just the poor but also the wealthy

* The Gini index and taxation: How the most equal countries have strong welfare systems rather than high taxes

* Inheritance tax: The most effective tool against wealth inequality, yet widely opposed

* Progressive vs. flat tax systems: Why countries that shift to a flat tax rarely revert

* Wealth taxes and mobility: How tax incentives attract high-income individuals

* Tax principles & policy trade-offs: How shifting tax policies can undermine fairness

* Passive vs. employment income taxation: Why capital gains often face lower tax rates than salaries

* Environmental taxes: Why they disproportionately impact low-income earners

* Constitutional tax fairness: The principles embedded in different legal systems

💡 Rita’s Advice to Tax Policymakers:

* How governments can design tax policies that promote equity, economic growth, and social stability

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