The hidden tax Americans pay constantly — and how we can avoid it

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  Hey there, it's Shamita.

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  The midterm elections are just a few weeks away, and we want to hear from you.

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  What are your big questions about this year's midterms?

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  Is there a campaign promise, a talking point,

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  or a political buzzword that you keep hearing that you want unpacked or fact-checked?

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  We'll bring in a few experts on In Conversation to answer your questions before Election Day.

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  Just use your iPhone's Voice Memos app to record yourself.

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  Tell us your name, where you're from, and your question.

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  And please try to keep it to around 30 seconds or less.

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  You can send it to us at inconversation at apple.com.

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  Again, that's inconversation at apple.com.

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  And we might include your voice on the show.

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  Thanks.

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  This is In Conversation from Apple News.

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  I'm Shamita Basu.

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  Today, the hidden government systems that steal your time.

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  The last time you had to deal with a government agency.

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  Maybe it was renewing your driver's license, filing your taxes, or applying for social security benefits.

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  Chances are it was, in some way, deeply frustrating.

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  Endless paperwork, a janky online portal, hours spent on hold.

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