Economists see Fed action as likely, but with little benefit.
09/10/2012Read moreFor the third time in less than four years, the Federal Reserve this week will likely move to inject...
White House not keen on financial-transaction tax
09/07/2012Read moreDan Pfeiffer, President Obama’s communications director, indicated on Tuesday that the White House is unlikely to support the idea...
U.S. slips in global competitiveness rankings
09/07/2012Read moreThe United States is losing ground when it comes to competing in the global economy, falling to seventh in...
How to succeed in a new business
09/07/2012Read moreIf the current job market has you thinking about starting a business of your own, take some steps to...
Have you considered a SIMPLE plan for your business?
09/07/2012Read moreMany sole proprietors and small business owners agree on the following two issues: they pay too much in taxes...
Act soon to cut your 2012 taxes
09/07/2012Read moreTime is running out to make tax-saving moves for 2012. Here’s a sampling of ideas to consider. * Maximize...
Recordkeeping tips from the pros
09/07/2012Read moreIf you want to give your tax recordkeeping skills a performance boost, do what accounting professionals do. 1. Maintain...
What income is nontaxable?
09/05/2012Read moreGenerally, you are taxed on income that is available to you regardless of whether it is actually in your...
Deducting charitable contributions: 8 essentials
09/05/2012Read moreDonations made to qualified organizations may help reduce the amount of tax you pay. With that in mind, here...
Planning for the Tax Hike
09/04/2012Read moreAnyone who owns, develops, or invests in real estate should note that dramatic changes in the tax landscape are...
IPO for the U.S. Government?
09/04/2012Read moreThe American government should go public – literally. Here’s how it could work: The federal government would issue a...
Is a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan right for your business?
09/04/2012Read moreA safe harbor 401(k) plan can be an attractive alternative for companies that might have difficulty satisfying antidiscrimination testing,...
Investors should play defense no matter what happens with the “fiscal cliff”
09/04/2012Read moreThe general election season is finally upon us, and investors should begin shifting their focus from theoretical discussions about...
Don’t panic if the IRS sends you a letter
09/04/2012Read moreThere are many reasons why the Internal Revenue Service could be contacting you. Some contacts involve very minor corrections;...
Fed Beige Book shows gradual economic growth
08/31/2012Read moreIn its Beige Book report of anecdotal information on business activity collected from contacts nationwide, the U.S. central bank...
Text of Bernanke speech at Jackson Hole
08/31/2012Read moreThe following is the text of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech at Jackson Hole, as prepared for delivery:...
