# How The RICH Legally Pay almost 0 Taxes | Why Employees Pay More Tax Than Billionaires | IBP

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Podcast: [Indian Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/indian-business-podcast-6894337)
Published: 2026-03-18T19:25:09+00:00
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## Resource

Most people believe the rich don’t pay taxes. But the truth is far more interesting.In this episode, we sit down with Divakar Vijayasarathy, who is a chartered accountant with a keen interest in international taxation, history and psychology and author of Don't Just Pay Taxes, about how taxes actually work and why the wealthy legally structure their finances to reduce taxes.From famous cases like Donald Trump paying almost zero taxes to the strategies used by successful entrepreneurs, this conversation reveals the real logic behind taxation.We spoke about: • Why the wealthy structure their income differently • How governments actually encourage certain behaviors through tax policies • The frameworks entrepreneurs use to legally reduce taxes • And why understanding taxes can completely change how you build wealthIf you are an entrepreneur, professional, or someone who wants to understand how money, business, and taxes really work, this episode will completely change your perspective.Watch the episode now!

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