Chapter
The Absurdity of Tax Laws Regarding Child Deductions
16:44 - 25:38 (08:54)
This podcast episode discusses the bizarre nature of tax laws related to child deductions, including a historical instance where the IRS requested children's social security numbers, and statistics on child drowning incidents.
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In 1987, the IRS started asking people to list their children's social security numbers if they wanted the child tax deduction, resulting in the disappearance of 7 million children from tax rolls, although many were simply cases of people forgetting to list their children.
16:44 - 20:02 (03:17)
Summary
In 1987, the IRS started asking people to list their children's social security numbers if they wanted the child tax deduction, resulting in the disappearance of 7 million children from tax rolls, although many were simply cases of people forgetting to list their children.
ChapterThe Absurdity of Tax Laws Regarding Child Deductions
EpisodeBonus: Mike's New Podcast!
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Most children under 10 who drown do so in bathtubs, whereas backyard pool drownings usually occur when the back door is unlocked and the child wanders outside at night.
20:02 - 23:34 (03:32)
Summary
Most children under 10 who drown do so in bathtubs, whereas backyard pool drownings usually occur when the back door is unlocked and the child wanders outside at night.
ChapterThe Absurdity of Tax Laws Regarding Child Deductions
EpisodeBonus: Mike's New Podcast!
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The oversimplification of statistics can hinder our understanding of complex issues such as drownings and firearm deaths.
23:34 - 25:38 (02:04)
Summary
The oversimplification of statistics can hinder our understanding of complex issues such as drownings and firearm deaths. It is important to consider other factors and variables when it comes to making policy decisions about topics like gun safety.