Tax policy
BY Catherine Clifford
A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans.
Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move?
The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.
As Tax Reform Stalls, Small-Business Owners Spend Up To 150 Hours on Their Taxes
BY Catherine Clifford
A new taxation survey finds that the administrative burdens of paying taxes are more significant than the financial burdens. Here are a few tips on how to keep the time devoted to your taxes to a minimum.
Health Care Is Now the Top Concern for Small Businesses
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
For the first time in two years, health care trumps the economy as the biggest issue that small-business owners are worried about, according to a new report.
Small Business to Washington: Reduce the Debt
BY Catherine Clifford
Congress's top priority should be reducing the national deficit, according to entrepreneurs.
The Fiscal Cliff: 3 Tax Changes You Need to Know Are Coming
BY Catherine Clifford
At the end of the year, a slew of tax breaks are set to expire, effectively increasing your bill to Uncle Sam. Here is a rundown of some of the changes that may not heard about.




