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What's in the new tax bill? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the details of the recent tax bill, including the treatment of income tax, R&D credits and resurrection of the estate tax.
Why are Europe's problems a gift to America? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the likelihood of the government actually getting control of spending and deficits, plus why fiscal problems in Europe should help the U.S. get it's house in order.
Congratulations, it's Tax Freedom Day. Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how Tax Freedom Day is calculated and the reasons why it is coming early this year.
What are some of the tax surprises in our future? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tax increases we will likely experience in the form of energy tax, higher capital gains tax and higher marginal rates.
There are several current business tax questions that are going unresolved by Congress, according to Pete Sepp as he joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of these, including the Alternative Minimum Tax fix, the Bush tax cuts, the research and development deduction, and others.
The current health care reform steps offend democracy. Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the process steps Congressional leaders are taking to pass health care reform that include passing a bill and the President signs the law without a vote by members of the House.
What new taxes and tax increases will be levied as a result of proposed legislation such as the health care reform bill? Pete Sepp and Jim Blasingame review this list of new taxes.
What are some of the government proposals that will cost small businesses money? Peter Sepp talks to Jim Blasingame about health care reform, cap and trade and tax increases, all of which will become a financial burden on small businesses.
Every penny of income earned by American's prior to April 13, 2009 goes to pay only taxes. Unfortunately, citizens of some states, like California and Connecticut, have to work longer, because of their state tax burden. Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to report on this milestone and whether things are getting better or worse. Hint: the news is not good.
How is the fight to hold down taxes going? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tax increase implications for the rest of the current Congress, including alternative minimum tax, estate tax, cap-and-trade, plus what is at stake with the upcoming presidential election.