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Are you taking advantage of all the deductions the tax code allows? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the difference in evading taxes, which is illegal, and avoiding taxes, which is taking advantage of provisions in the tax code.

What's the latest on small business optimism? Jim Blasingame talks about this month's NFIB report on why more small business weren't optimist in December, including uncertainty about taxes and the economy.

There is still time to avoid - not evade - taxes for 2010. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on year-end tax planning, such as working with a tax advisor about pre-paying expenses, establishing a 401k, etc..

Will there be tax cuts in the current tax debate? Jim Blasingame explains the current tax rate debate is about leaving taxes as they are or increasing them - not cutting them, plus he talks about the estate tax.

Will President Obama find the pragmatic center in the next 2 years? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Obama's decision to support not raising taxes on "the rich," and if this is a pragmatic trend we will see as he thinks about being elected for a second term.

Why are we dealing with Bush's tax cuts now instead of a year ago? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the political party dynamics around extending the current income tax rates instead of allowing a tax increase.

Jim Blasingame weighs in on the current debate including his belief that no taxes should be raised and the current rates should be made permanent. He also scolds Washington for favoring politics over leadership.

Steve DelBianco joins Jim Blasingame to give an update on Internet sales tax, including the extremely low sales amount online retailers may have to report and file taxes on for individual consumers.

What election message was sent to Washington? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the message American voters sent to the political establishment of both parties on the size of government, deficits, taxes, etc.

What does the future look like for small business? Jim Blasingame examines the 2010 election and explains why there are positive implications for small business issues, including taxes, health care, card check, cap and trade, and regulations.