Small Business

States Tax Services To Battle Shortfalls

South Dakotans beware: Here’s one new state tax you can’t weasel out of.


Australia says door open on mining ’super tax’

Australia signalled Sunday it is open to compromise on the controversial plan to tax the “super profits” of the Asian-driven mining boom but insisted the 40 percent headline rate will stay.


New Small Business Health Care Tax Credit – Consumerism Commentary

For tax years 2010 to 2013, the maximum credit is 35 percent of premiums paid by eligible small business employers and 25 percent of premiums paid by eligible employers that are tax -exempt organizations. The maximum credit goes to …


BHP wants tax rise to exclude existing projects

The chairman of BHP Billiton Ltd/Plc on Monday called for proposed Australian tax reform targeting mining companies to apply only to new projects.


Small Business/Retail Alan Greenspan's support of tax cuts a boon …

Small Firms Would Be Biggest Benefactors of Tort Reform Legislation Alan Greenspan’s support for tax relief will help small businesses survive.


Mining firms push against Australian "super tax"

Major mining firms stepped up their fight against Australia’s 40 percent tax on resources profits Friday with a coordinated campaign slamming it as a “real threat” to the country’s prosperity.


Calculated Risk: Home Tax Credit a Costly Failure

But this shows two failures of the tax credit: 1) the high cost, and 2) it was just moving people from apartments to homes and didn’t reduce the excess housing inventory.


Sales-tax question tests voters’ mood

The Arizona Republic traverses the state to capture the attitudes of voters as a vote on a sales-tax increase nears.


Don't Fear the Invisible Tax – Economix Blog – NYTimes.com

Despite the criticism of the value-added taxes Government spending is no lower in countries with more visible taxes.


Tax Day Deals and Freebies For the Taking – tax day – Lifehacker

Whether you’re mailing, filing for an extension, or already e-filed your taxes, you deserve a break today, and some national chains are ready to give it to you. Here’s where you can find free food and discounts on tax day.