# Why can't they just plug all those tax loopholes?

An episode of [Why Can't They Just...](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1818980418), 1 May 2026, 41 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/105531ab4/podcast/play/118896837/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F7f102213-bdd5-d6ef-5782-8cb1b111bb9e.mp3

Welcome to a new series. In our first episode, Janaline, Glenn and Luke consider why the Government can't just plug the budget's $200 billion worth of tax loopholes (called 'tax expenditures'). There are lots of reasons, and we think they can and should plug some of them. Here's a transcript. Please leave a comment, particularly if you have your own "Why can't they just..." question, or email us at whycanttheyjust@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to rate and review us, as it does help people to find us. Music:"Insurrection" Written by Pierre Chrétien Performed by the Soul Jazz Orchestra Courtesy of Do Right Music Inc.

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