
Why Does the Tax Law Work that Way?
11/13/20 • 6 min
In this episode, Director of Tax Services Candace Varner and Tax Director Ben Hake discuss:
- Why the way we earn our income impacts our taxes
- Ways that the IRS allows taxpayers to reduce their taxes
- Incentivizing taxpayers with credits and deductions
The Standard Deduction podcast is hosted by Tax Directors, Candace Varner and Ben Hake. This podcast is a thoughtful, informed discussion about ideas, trends and developments in taxes related to personal wealth management.
Our mission is to educate and inspire people to make better financial choices through knowledge, tools and strategies that ensure a more prosperous future. We believe that education and planning are key components to financial success. Come explore relevant financial topics with our team.
Important Creative Planning legal disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250b
In this episode, Director of Tax Services Candace Varner and Tax Director Ben Hake discuss:
- Why the way we earn our income impacts our taxes
- Ways that the IRS allows taxpayers to reduce their taxes
- Incentivizing taxpayers with credits and deductions
The Standard Deduction podcast is hosted by Tax Directors, Candace Varner and Ben Hake. This podcast is a thoughtful, informed discussion about ideas, trends and developments in taxes related to personal wealth management.
Our mission is to educate and inspire people to make better financial choices through knowledge, tools and strategies that ensure a more prosperous future. We believe that education and planning are key components to financial success. Come explore relevant financial topics with our team.
Important Creative Planning legal disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250b
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The Standard Deduction podcast is hosted by Tax Directors, Candace Varner and Ben Hake. This podcast is a thoughtful, informed discussion about ideas, trends and developments in taxes related to personal wealth management.
Our mission is to educate and inspire people to make better financial choices through knowledge, tools and strategies that ensure a more prosperous future. We believe that education and planning are key components to financial success. Come explore relevant financial topics with our team.
Important Legal Disclosure:
http://bit.ly/2DC250b
Have questions or topic suggestions?
Email us @ [email protected]
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The Standard Deduction podcast is hosted by Tax Directors, Candace Varner and Ben Hake. This podcast is a thoughtful, informed discussion about ideas, trends and developments in taxes related to personal wealth management.
Our mission is to educate and inspire people to make better financial choices through knowledge, tools and strategies that ensure a more prosperous future. We believe that education and planning are key components to financial success. Come explore relevant financial topics with our team.
Important Legal Disclosure:
http://bit.ly/2DC250b
Have questions or topic suggestions?
Email us @ [email protected]
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