Podcast
Taxes for the Masses
Hosted by Lisa De Simone and Bridget Stomberg · EN
Lisa De Simone and Bridget Stomberg (friends, professors, and tax nerds) discuss tax topics in simple terms.
22episodes
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On State Tax Conformity
Mar 1500:19:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss how states determine which federal tax provisions to adopt and when.
Transcribe →On How OB3 Interacts with CAMT
Mar 100:18:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss the unforeseen ways that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act interacts with a corporate alternative minimum tax provisions passed years earlier.
Transcribe →On OB3's Deductions
Feb 1500:18:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss how many of the new deductions under the OBBBA passed July 4, 2025 work and interact with each other.
Transcribe →On the Death of Direct File
Feb 100:34:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss the tragic death of the government's free tax filing program, welcoming guest Amanda Renteria of Code for America to discuss its demise.
Transcribe →On the Latest Accounting Research Hawaii Edition
Jan 1800:28:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss the latest tax research presented at the Hawaii Accounting Research Conference.
Transcribe →RERUN Ep 98 - On the One Big Beautiful Bill
Jan 400:30:05Tap to summarizeComing 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.
Transcribe →On Roth Conversions
Dec 2100:24:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss why and when to do a Roth conversion.
Transcribe →On Capital Gains Taxes Over Time
Dec 700:32:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss new research on the distribution of capital gains and capital gains taxes over time.
Transcribe →On Not Taxing Tips, Revisited
Nov 2300:29:24Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →On Demand for Tax Professionals
Nov 900:31:13Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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