Supertruper It's the second half of April and most Americans are probably relieved that tax season is officially over and is not something they need to worry about until at least the end of the year. It's important to keep in mind, however, that while nominal taxes get plenty of attention, inflation is like a hidden tax that creeps into everyday living with less obvious effects. That's why I would consider 'real taxes' to be combination of both nominal taxes that one pays, and the inflationary effects on th ...