Taxes for the Masses

By Lisa De Simone and Bridget StombergNews Politics

Taxes for the Masses episodes

January 18 On the Latest Accounting Research Hawaii Edition
In this episode, we discuss the latest tax research presented at the Hawaii Accounting Research Conference.
29 min
January 04 RERUN Ep 98 - On the One Big Beautiful Bill
Coming up, we'll be talking about some surprising effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law July 4, 2025. In the meantime, revisit this episode, where we discuss the major tax provisions of the bill.
31 min
December 21, 2025 On Roth Conversions
In this episode, we discuss why and when to do a Roth conversion.
25 min
December 07, 2025 On Capital Gains Taxes Over Time
In this episode, we discuss new research on the distribution of capital gains and capital gains taxes over time.
33 min
November 23, 2025 On Not Taxing Tips, Revisited
In this episode, we discuss the mechanics of the qualified tip deduction and welcome Alexander Rifaat to discuss IRS and Treasury guidance issued following the passage of the provision.
30 min
November 09, 2025 On Demand for Tax Professionals
In today’s episode, we welcome Katie Daugherty, who’s dissertation examines the effect of the TCJA on public accounting firm’s demand for tax talent.
32 min
October 26, 2025 On the Johnson Amendment
In this episode, we welcome Benjamin Leff, a law professor at American University, to discuss how a recent change to the Johnson Amendment came about and its implications for the future.
32 min
October 12, 2025 On the IRS and Transparency
27 min
September 28, 2025 On the Latest Tax Research
In this episode, we discuss the latest tax research presented at the 2025 Illinois Tax Symposium.
29 min
September 14, 2025 On 100 Episodes of Taxes for the Masses
In this episode, we drink champagne and look back on 100 episodes of Taxes for the Masses. Shenanigans ensue.
39 min