In this episode of Main Street Matters, Jordan Bruneau speaks with Mattias Gugel from the National Taxpayers Union about the current state of tax policy in the U.S. They discuss the implications of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the importance of state-level tax developments, and the impact of payroll taxes on small businesses.

The conversation also touches on the role of fees in business costs, the need for competition in the credit card industry, and the effects of local taxes and bonds on taxpayers. Throughout the discussion, the importance of taxpayer engagement and advocacy is emphasized.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tax Policy and Its Impact

02:55 The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 

06:09 State-Level Tax Developments

09:10 Understanding Payroll Taxes

12:01 The Role of Fees in Business Costs

15:08 Competition in the Credit Card Industry

17:58 Local and Municipal Taxes

21:03 Bonds and Their Impact on Taxpayers

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