Small Business Taxes

Tax Policy A Question Of Morality For Many Middle-Class Americans, Study Finds

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 05.24.2012

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For some Americans, the tax system isn't just about economic interests. It's a question of morality. Middle-class Americans view income tax as a sy...

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Should You Expect An Audit?

The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 04.23.2012

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It may be a little late to dispensing tax advice, but often the best time to start preparing for next tax season is while the IRS is still fresh on yo...

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What Are The Best And Worst States For Taxes?

The Huffington Post | Alicia Ciccone | Posted 04.20.2012

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State tax systems can make or break you when you're a business owner. And according to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council's Business Tax In...

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Dueling Tax Proposals Affecting Small Businesses, Millionaires May Be Doomed

Posted 04.17.2012

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By ALAN FRAM, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- The day before Americans' taxes were due, Senate Republicans defied President Barack Obama on Mond...

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Small Business and Politics

Nelson Davis | Posted 05.26.2012

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But alas, in the real world even the smallest business owner needs to realize that we are in a co-dependent relationship with office holders in our cities, counties, states and even at the head office in Washington, DC.

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Dems: We've Got A Better Tax Cut Plan

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 03.26.2012

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WASHINGTON -- In the battle to claim the mantle of responsible tax-cutters, Senate Democrats offered a plan Monday that competes with a House Republic...

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Senate Dems Unveil Plan To Boost Business Hiring And Investment

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 05.26.2012

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WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to debate a Democratic bill to kill several tax breaks taken by the five largest oil companies and use some...

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Small Business Tax Cut Would Help Stars, Hedge Funds

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 03.23.2012

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WASHINGTON -- House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Wednesday unveiled a $46 billion economic stimulus bill that would cut taxes for small businesses -...

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Which Tax Reforms Are Best For Small Business?

The Huffington Post | Janean Chun | Posted 02.17.2012

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Small, medium and large businesses do share some tax concerns after all. While small businesses may often focus on payroll taxes and bigger businesses...

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Tax Breaks for Manufacturing? Do We Need Them?

Ebong Eka | Posted 04.09.2012

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A tax break that rewards American small businesses for staying at home is a tax break that matters! Now if we can only get past the rhetoric and back to the economy!

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The Government's Secret War Against Small Business

Robert Levin | Posted 04.08.2012

Read More: Taxes, Government, Small Business, Tax Audits, Tax Laws, Accountants, Wage Theft Prevention Act, Small Business Taxes, Cpa, Accounting, Small Business America, Small Business News

State tax auditors are being told to shake down local businesses to generate revenue. And while big businesses have internal tax specialists who can fight unjustified assessments, small businesses often have no choice but to pay since the cost to them of fighting back is so high.

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Small Businesses Believe Wealthy And Big Corporations Not Paying Their Fair Share Of Taxes

The Huffington Post | Janean Chun | Posted 02.06.2012

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Small-business owners don't think big corporations and the wealthy are paying their fair share of taxes, with nine out of 10 small-business owners say...

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Obama Returns Focus To Small-Business Tax Breaks

Reuters | Posted 01.31.2012

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought on Tuesday to revive a plan to give small businesses tax breaks and help start-up firms, ide...

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State Of The Union: What Was In It For Small Business?

HuffingtonPost.com | Janean Chun | Posted 01.25.2012

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President Obama may not have spent much time addressing small businesses by name during his State of the Union on Tuesday night, but much of his speec...

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What Did I Get for Christmas? More Taxes!

Gene Marks | Posted 02.26.2012

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Like the in-laws, taxes are returning. So now that the relatives have packed up and gone home, maybe it's time to spend a few hours with someone even more important to you and your family: your accountant.

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GOP Congressman: Small Businesses 'Literally Should Be Paying No Taxes'

La Mesa, CA Patch | Ken Stone | Posted 01.07.2012

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Rep. Duncan D. Hunter told a packed room Monday morning that small businesses "literally should be paying no taxes."...

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Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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If you are one of the more than 18.3 million (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) to 38 million (according to the U.S. Census) home-base...

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DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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Every business owner is required to complete a tax return every year, whether or not the business makes any money. The majority opt to use tax profess...

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NFL Lockout Would Slash Small Business Profits

Michael Sinensky | Posted 05.26.2011

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The cancellation of next year's NFL season would be the final knockout punch for many small businesses like mine.

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Business Structure And Taxes: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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When you started your business, you settled on a legal format to use: sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), S corporation...

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Tax And Accounting Software: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.09.2011

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Automating your business processes, including tax responsibilities, can save you time and money. And fortunately, there are plenty of software offerin...

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Overlooked Small-Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Barbara Weltman | Posted 08.02.2011

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In business, just about every expense you have can become a tax break. In most cases, you can subtract the expense from your revenue to determine your...

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Small Business Owner: Only 'Stockbrokers And Lawyers' Would Be Hit By Bush Tax Cut Expiration

latimes.com | Jim Puzzanghera | Posted 05.25.2011

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But President Obama and most Democrats contend that small-business owners would not be affected much because only about 3% of them earn more than $250...

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FACT-CHECK: GOP's Misleading Claims On Small Business Taxes

AP | TOM RAUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Newly empowered Republicans say President Barack Obama would subject as much as half the nation's small business income to job-with...

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The Top 10 Political Cliches About Small Business (PHOTOS)

Tim Berry | Posted 05.25.2011

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As the November 2nd elections near, every politician is suddenly small business' best friend. Every problem in small business is caused by the opposin...

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