The government is creating uncertainty for small business. Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how the health care bill will hurt small business, plus changes in 1099 reporting and the plan to tax Sub S distributions as earned income.

What is the up-to-date income tax planning, filing and remitting advice? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on several key tax filing dates, as well as one retirement program that you can still install to adjust last year's tax bill.

Why is Congress proposing a law to tax Sub S Corp income as payroll income? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a provision in a Senate bill that would tax Sub Chapter S Corporation distributions as ordinary income tax, subject to payroll tax.

Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the likelihood of a value added tax passing, whether Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac will need more bailouts and how small businesses can deduct health care costs, plus other current events.

What is the #1 reason small businesses fail? Jim Blasingame reveals why the #1 reason small businesses fail is not marketing or management, but rather not understanding the dynamics of business cash flow and growth capitalization.

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.

What are the key tax issues for small businesses with a home office? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the primary tax deductions that are generally available for those small businesses that operate from a home office.

What's in the health care bill for small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on what is in the health care bill for small business owners, including the good and the bad, like tax credits and tax increases. They also talk about the prospect of a VAT.

Are you ready for the triple witching tax day? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what an Enrolled Agent is and does, plus to report on several critical tax deadlines, including her recommendation for how to prioritize paying the list of tax payments that come due on the 15th.

Why is a VAT is a bad idea for America? Jim Blasingame talks about why a European style value-added tax is a bad plan for America on many levels, especially in how it will repress entrepreneurship.