Today we’re going to travel all the way back to ancient Egypt, where cows were not only sacred animals, but also a symbol of wealth and a source of taxation.So lets moooo-ve it along and jump back thousands of years ago to ancient Egypt! The co

Taxing Times - Breast Tax: A Symbol of Oppression and Empowerment

Jan 25th, 2024 7m 5s

Warning, this may not be a great episode for the kiddos to listen to. On this episode we are going back to my ancestor’s roots in India to “cover” or “maybe uncover” the woman’s breast tax. Today’s day and age enforces all woman covering their

Taxing Times - How Sparkler Tax 'Lit Up' the Debate on Fireworks Regulation

Jan 18th, 2024 6m 44s

You know what topic we haven't covered yet? Fireworks! Today, we're going to talk about the Sparkler Tax in West Virginia, USA.

Taxing Times - Cooking the Books: Martha Stewart’s Financial Scandals

Jan 8th, 2024 10m 52s

We have gone over many unique tax cases over the past few episodes. Starting today I will also be sprinkling in fascinating stories behind some of the most notorious tax evaders in history. Join me on the highs and lows of the domestic guru and

Taxing Times - A Tax on Hot Air Balloons & Fun?!

Dec 28th, 2023 8m 52s

In this episode, we’ll trace the origins, evolution, and demise of the hot air balloon tax, and we’ll see how it reflected the changing legal, economic, and political realities of the nation. Additionally we will start delving into the "Amusem

Taxing Times - Sink or Swim: The Tax Court Battles over Pools & Spas

Dec 21st, 2023 10m 10s

Today we're going to dive into a few different cases on claiming spas and swimming pools. Listen through the whole episode though before you start building a swimming pool in your backyard – because there are times where it has worked and times

Taxing Times - Purr-fect Tax Deduction: How Cat Food Helped a Junkyard Business

Dec 7th, 2023 5m 34s

This episode is for cat enthusiasts!Today we’re going to follow the story of a couple in the 1970s who owned a junkyard and managed to deduct the cost of cat food from their taxable income. What ensued was a battle with the IRS and some very we

Taxing Times - The Golden Stream: Urine Tax & Its Cultural Implications

Dec 1st, 2023 8m 36s

Warning, this is not an episode for those with a sensitive stomach!Our topic today is one of the most bizarre and stinky taxes ever imposed. The urine tax in ancient Rome. Yes, you heard that right. The Romans actually taxed urine. And not just

Taxing Times - Top Hats to Tax Evasion: The Curious History of the Hat Tax

Nov 16th, 2023 7m 8s

We are going to explore another way that the English government squeezed money out of their people. Adding to the list of bizarre British taxes is… the English hat tax. Join me for this journey of hats, tax evasion, and even execution!

Taxing Times - The Beard Tax: A Hairy History of Shaving & Society

Nov 9th, 2023 5m 36s

Today, we're going to talk about one of the most bizarre taxes in history. The beard tax. Yes, you heard that right. There was a time when some men had to pay for the privilege of having facial hair. And no, this was not some hipster trend or a

Taxing Times - Whiskey Business: The Economics and Politics of Liquor

Oct 31st, 2023 6m 34s

Today we’re going to talk about one of the most controversial and violent tax protests in American history: the Whiskey Rebellion. For Hamilton fans out there, you may remember this one off line “Imagine what’s going to happen when you try to t

Taxing Times - Are Breast Implants a Tax Deduction?

Oct 12th, 2023 4m 34s

Today, I'm going to tell you about a fascinating case in more recent history that involved an exotic dancer, a breast augmentation surgery, and a tax deduction. Chesty Love vs. the IRS Let's get started!

Taxing Times - The Window Tax: A Transparent Case of Excess Burden and Resistance

Oct 7th, 2023 5m 19s

In this episode, we'll take a look at one of the most peculiar and unpopular taxes in British history: the window tax. Yes, you heard that right, a tax on windows. How did this crazy idea come about, how did it affect people's lives, and how di

Introduction - Taxing Times - A Tax History Podcast

Oct 5th, 2023 58s

FACT Professional, Inc. introduces Taxing Times - a Tax History Podcast!From ancient civilizations to modern democracies, wars to revolutions, protests to scandals, we'll discover how taxes shape our society and culture. Whether you're a tax en

Corporation Formation: S-Corps... Aint No Party Like an S-Corp Party!

Feb 4th, 2021 31m 21s

If you have a small business, S-Corporations really are something to celebrate!Learn why S-Corporations are Nupur's favorite option for small businesses that are ready to incorporate. And then learn how to start and maintain your own! We'll wal

Corporation Formation Pt II: LLC Ya Later!

Dec 11th, 2020 27m 6s

If you're starting a business, you've probably heard this advice already: you need an LLC. We're here today to tell you: no, you do not.'LLC' has become a buzzword in the startup world, but what does it really entail? Are there businesses that

Corporation Formation: Who Needs It?

Dec 4th, 2020 27m 49s

So, you're starting a business... You know what you're selling. You know what you're doing. You know everything about your company until you realize that maybe you don't actually even know what kind of company it's supposed to be.Should you fil

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