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The Deduction

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The Deduction is your guide to the complicated world of tax and economics. From the impacts of tariffs and trade wars to debates over who pays and how much, each episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code. Listen to the leading tax podcast! Have a question for one of our experts, let us know here: https://taxfoundation.org/mailbag. Follow us on Twitter @deductionpod: https://twitter.com/deductionpod

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  • May 20, 2025 · 17 min

    The One Big Beautiful Bill, Explained

    We break down the House GOP’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill—a sweeping tax package designed to extend key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before they expire in 2026. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Garett Watson, Director of Policy Analysis at the Tax Foundation, to unpack what’s actually in the bill, who benefits the most, and how it could impact the economy, federal revenue, and your taxes. Links: https://taxfoundation.org/blog/house-one-big-beautiful-bill-temporary-tax-policy/ https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/big-beautiful-bill-house-gop-tax-plan/ https://taxfoundation.org/blog/house-tax-plan-economic-growth-impact-business-tax-permanent/ Support the show Follow us! https://twitter.com/TaxFoundation https://twitter.com/deductionpod Support the show

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  • May 7, 2025 · 39 min

    What Happens If Social Security Runs Out in 2035?

    What happens when the country’s most important retirement program runs out of money? Social Security faces a funding crisis by 2035. We unpack how the system works, why it’s in trouble, and what fixes could keep it afloat. Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down the trade-offs behind today’s biggest Social Security reform ideas. Links: https://taxfoundation.org/blog/how-the-payroll-tax-base-has-changed-over-time/ https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/social-security-reform-options/ https://taxfoundation.org/blog/medicare-social-security-tax-spending-deficits/ https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/us-debt-budget-taxes-spending-social-security-medicare/ Support the show Follow us! https://twitter.com/TaxFoundation https://twitter.com/deductionpod Support the show

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