Do oil companies get special tax breaks? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the truth about those legal tax breaks President Obama wants to take away from Big Oil, and how that could hurt other businesses.

Vilifying American industries hurts the economy. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the collateral damage to the economy when President Obama demonizes American business sectors, plus an attack on health savings accounts.

It's not too late to reduce your 2010 tax bill. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the IRS’s new standard mileage rate, tax deductible contributions to retirement accounts, plus the expiring tax breaks.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Small Business Health Relief Act recently introduced in the Senate, which will give parity to the self-employed to buy insurance like big business.

Small businesses required to pay additional taxes – again. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame with important upcoming tax dates, plus the new income taxes soon to be levied on “wealthy” $250,000 incomes earners.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the new Cash Balance Plan, a variation of a defined-benefits retirement plan that may be a good solution for some small businesses.

Do you need more time to file your corporate tax return? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the upcoming tax filing dates for individuals and businesses, plus why and how to file an extension.

Because most small businesses are S-Corps, their tax obligations pass through to the owner. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss small business tax and filing obligations and why the tax burden on small business increases when personal tax rates change.

Are you taking advantage of the new tax deductions? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame with small business tax tips for 2010 and 2011, including a one-year reduction in the payroll tax, and other expensing and depreciation deductions.

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..