A Word: The Color of Money
The deadline for filing taxes this year is April 18th, and tax season brings on anxiety in lots of Americans. For Black folks, a lack of intergenerational wealth often means fewer contacts and networks that can offer guidance on taxes. On today\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary to talk about some of the tax challenges that disproportionately affect the Black community, last minute filing tips, and how to plan now for a better tax time next year.\n\nGuest: Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist and author of \u201cWhat To Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits: A Survival Guide.\u201d\xa0\xa0\n\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola\n\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months.\n\nMake an impact this Earth Month by helping Macy\u2019s on their mission to bring more parks to more people across the country. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices