# Income Tax on The No Agenda Show

Income Tax comes up in 51 chapters across 50 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 51
- **Episodes:** 50
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Wealth Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Washington State](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 51

### Bernie Sanders Proposes 50% Tax on AI Companies

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:46:18–1:51:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/bernie-sanders-proposes-50-tax-on-ai-companies.md

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a plan to impose a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI companies to create a $7 trillion sovereign wealth fund. The fund would provide a $1,000 annual dividend to every American citizen and fund universal healthcare, addressing fears of mass unemployment caused by automation.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), ai tax, [sovereign wealth fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-wealth-fund.md), [universal basic income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-basic-income.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md)

### Washington State Politics, Letter Writing Efficacy

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 1:14:50–1:18:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/washington-state-politics-letter-writing-efficacy.md

A discussion on local governance in Washington State reveals that traditional letter-writing campaigns on physical paper are currently more effective at influencing legislators than emails or digital surveys. The hosts criticize Governor Jay Inslee's administration for pushing through a state income tax despite public opposition.

Keywords: [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), constituent services

### Washington State Income Tax, Millionaires Tax and Mail-in Voting

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 1:35:10–1:38:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/washington-state-income-tax-millionaires-tax-and-mail-in-voting.md

Washington State legislators are moving toward passing a "millionaires tax" of 9.9% on earnings over a million dollars, despite a state constitutional ban on income tax. Opponents, including Representative Jim Walsh, argue the threshold will eventually be lowered to apply to all citizens. Mimi Smith-Dvorak notes that the Washington Association of Cities is a primary lobbyist for the tax and expresses concern over the integrity of the state's mail-in voting system.

Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), jim walsh, [mail-in voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md), millionaires tax, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md)

### NPR Coverage of Gilded Age Nostalgia and Income Tax

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 38:24–40:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/npr-coverage-of-gilded-age-nostalgia-and-income-tax.md

NPR reporter Scott Horsley characterized Donald Trump's trade policies as a form of "steam-driven nostalgia" for the Gilded Age prior to the 1913 adoption of the income tax. The report suggests Trump intends to replace income tax revenue with tariff revenue, a move NPR claims would benefit the wealthy while burdening lower-income families. The hosts mock the idea that poor people are significantly impacted by the cost of imported luxury goods.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), 1913, [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), gilded age

### Social Security Tax Rules, Trump Policy Proposal

- **Episode:** [1705: Kamplaining](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1705-kamplaining.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-20
- **Time:** 2:37:32–2:41:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1705-kamplaining/chapter/social-security-tax-rules-trump-policy-proposal.md

The hosts discuss the complexities of Social Security benefits, specifically how earning over a certain threshold can lead to a 50% tax on benefits. They examine Donald Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security, noting that such a change would require Congressional approval.

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### William McKinley, Historical Success of Tariffs

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 46:44–50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/william-mckinley-historical-success-of-tariffs.md

Donald Trump discussed the history of tariffs on the Dave Ramsey podcast, citing President William McKinley's use of protectionism in the 1890s. Trump argued that tariffs made the U.S. wealthy before the implementation of the income tax system. The hosts discuss whether modern manufacturing can be revived through similar protectionist measures or if the strategy is "too little, too late."

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### Trump Overtime Tax Proposal and Economic Policy

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 1:08:37–1:10:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/trump-overtime-tax-proposal-and-economic-policy.md

Donald Trump proposed eliminating federal income tax on overtime pay, a policy intended to appeal to the working class. The discussion explores the potential impact on labor laws and whether companies would adjust base pay or overtime multipliers in response. The hosts contrast this with general calls for lower overall income taxes.

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### Taxing Tips, Value for Value Model History

- **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-27
- **Time:** 2:40:35–2:43:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/taxing-tips-value-for-value-model-history.md

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on tips. They reflect on the early days of the No Agenda show, clarifying that listener donations are treated as regular taxable income, not "tips" or non-profit gifts, despite their initial hopes 15 years ago.

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### Deutsche Bank, Work From Home Tax Proposal

- **Episode:** [1295: Shred and Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-16
- **Time:** 34:07–36:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn/chapter/deutsche-bank-work-from-home-tax-proposal.md

Deutsche Bank researchers proposed a 5% tax on employees who choose to work from home (WFH) permanently. The bank argues that WFH individuals gain financial benefits while contributing less to the infrastructure of face-to-face society. The proposed tax would generate an estimated $49 billion annually in the U.S. to fund subsidies for low-income workers who cannot work remotely.

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### Amazon Federal Income Tax, R&D Credits and Corporate Profits

- **Episode:** [1218: Eggsistenial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-23
- **Time:** 13:10–15:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial/chapter/amazon-federal-income-tax-r-d-credits-and-corporate-profits.md

Politicians frequently criticize Amazon for paying zero federal income tax despite billions in profit. This financial outcome is attributed to the company plowing profits back into research and development, which is a deductible cost under U.S. tax law. These investments funded the creation of Alexa, Ring doorbells, and Amazon Web Services, which now powers a significant portion of the internet.

Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), federal income tax, research and development, [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md)

### Bill Gates, Washington State Income Tax Proposal

- **Episode:** [1205: Death Bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-09
- **Time:** 2:12:54–2:16:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus/chapter/bill-gates-washington-state-income-tax-proposal.md

Bill Gates publicly advocated for the implementation of a state income tax in Washington, a state that currently relies on property taxes and has no personal income tax. Critics point out that Gates himself no longer earns a traditional salary, making the proposal appear hypocritical to those still in the workforce.

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### UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Carbon Taxation Proposal

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 28:57–32:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-carbon-taxation-proposal.md

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocates for shifting the global taxation burden from income to carbon. This proposal aims to end fossil fuel subsidies and stop the construction of coal power plants starting in 2020. The hosts express skepticism, arguing that such a system would likely result in both carbon and income being taxed simultaneously while requiring an invasive monitoring system.

Keywords: [antonio guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), fossil fuel subsidies, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md)

### Bernie Sanders and Tom Steyer on the Existence of Billionaires

- **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-20
- **Time:** 1:11:26–1:14:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/bernie-sanders-and-tom-steyer-on-the-existence-of-billionaires.md

Bernie Sanders argued that "billionaires should not exist" while half a million Americans are homeless and millions struggle with student debt. Billionaire candidate Tom Steyer agreed that the wealthy should pay more in taxes. The discussion touched on the implementation of a wealth tax versus an income tax to address extreme wealth inequality.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [tom steyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-steyer.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [income inequality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-inequality.md)

### Local 512 Austin Meetup, Sandra Bullock Tax Strategy

- **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-17
- **Time:** 21:18–24:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/local-512-austin-meetup-sandra-bullock-tax-strategy.md

Adam Curry reports on attending a local No Agenda meetup in South Austin organized by Sir Scott of the Armory. The discussion transitions to why celebrities like Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston maintain residences in Austin, highlighting the financial benefits of living in a state with no personal income tax.

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### Andrew Yang, Value-Added Tax Proposal and Tucker Carlson

- **Episode:** [1137: Contempt Kabuki](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-12
- **Time:** 26:42–34:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki/chapter/andrew-yang-value-added-tax-proposal-and-tucker-carlson.md

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang appears on Tucker Carlson Tonight to advocate for a Value-Added Tax (VAT) to capture revenue from tech giants like Amazon and Netflix. Yang argues that a VAT is harder to game than corporate income tax and could fund a "Freedom Dividend." The hosts criticize the proposal as a regressive tax on consumers, drawing on their personal experiences living under VAT systems in Europe.

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### Elizabeth Warren, Wealth Tax Proposal, Income Tax Abolition

- **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-27
- **Time:** 1:21:58–1:25:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/elizabeth-warren-wealth-tax-proposal-income-tax-abolition.md

Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed a wealth tax on Americans with assets over $50 million, a concept one host has long supported provided it is accompanied by the total abolition of income tax. The argument is that income tax prevents the accumulation of wealth, whereas a wealth tax targets non-productive assets like yachts and large portfolios. Critics argue a wealth tax is difficult to implement, but proponents point to the existing property tax system as a model.

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### Socialism Ideology, European Schengen Area, Useful Idiots

- **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-06
- **Time:** 20:32–24:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/socialism-ideology-european-schengen-area-useful-idiots.md

The rise of blatant socialism in American protests is compared to historical tax rates in the Netherlands and Denmark. The failure of the "no borders" concept in the European Union's Schengen Area is cited as evidence against the feasibility of such policies. Protesters are characterized as "useful idiots" who do not understand the economic or sovereign implications of their demands.

Keywords: [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [schengen area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen-area.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md)

### Bernie Sanders Wealth Tax, Swiss Model, Income Tax Alternatives

- **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-28
- **Time:** 1:44:45–1:46:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/bernie-sanders-wealth-tax-swiss-model-income-tax-alternatives.md

Bernie Sanders' proposal for a national wealth tax is discussed as a potential alternative to the current income tax system. Proponents argue that a wealth tax, similar to the model used in Switzerland, would allow for the elimination of income tax and prevent the stagnation of capital. Critics on the right are accused of misrepresenting the proposal as an additional tax rather than a replacement for existing levies.

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### Seattle Income Tax Proposal and Amazon Tech Culture

- **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-23
- **Time:** 25:23–29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/seattle-income-tax-proposal-and-amazon-tech-culture.md

Seattle is considering a new income tax on individuals earning over $250,000 to fund affordable housing and homeless services. The proposal has sparked debate among Amazon tech workers regarding fairness and the high cost of living in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

Keywords: [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [affordable housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [tech workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-workers.md)

### Jackson Hole Elitism, Bin 22, and Wyoming Taxes

- **Episode:** [759: Geopolitical Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-24
- **Time:** 14:03–18:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl/chapter/jackson-hole-elitism-bin-22-and-wyoming-taxes.md

Jackson Hole is characterized as a center for global elites and financial meetings, such as those held by the Federal Reserve, due to Wyoming's lack of state income tax. A local restaurant recommendation, Bin 22, is highlighted for its wine cellar atmosphere and communal seating. The area is described as a "tax haven" filled with multi-million dollar homes and high-end art galleries.

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