Full disclosure: no one suggested this week’s topic. Why would they? Only an idiot would attempt to make an interesting podcast episode out of the history and specifics of taxation. Shane is that idiot. He’s also a giant nerd, and believes that global finances can be fascinating. Duncan is skeptical. Can Shane make taxes interesting? Listen to find out... In this episode: Egyptian Shat Sin Taxes The Russian Beard Tax The Rosetta Stone Types of Taxes Tariffs Scaled vs Flat (progressive/regressive) Capital Gains ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! https://midnightbonus.weebly.com/midnight-merch.html ~ CONTACT: Leave a voicemail or shoot us a text with comments, suggestions, or feedback: +1 (408) 596-4603 Email with topic suggestions etc: mailto:midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightfactsforinsomniacs/ ~ Discord: https://discord.gg/4KUWbgj4PN ~ Shane's Comedy Schedule and Info: www.shanerogers.net ~ Website: www.midnightfactsforinsomniacs.com ~ Episode Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vfjdxr/TAXES.pdf ~ KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, AND SLEEP IS OVERRATED ~