The Inflation Tax: You're Still Paying for That Covid Stimulus

Published on April 20, 2026

April 15th was Tax Day. It’s a source of misery for many of us as we write a big check to the IRS. But did you know the IRS isn’t the source of your biggest tax bill? In fact, you don’t even get a bill. You just pay the tax every time you buy something.

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