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Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain that small business owners can't forget to call on their accountants when they're figuring out healthcare, plus details on 2 new taxes created to help pay for healthcare.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explains why dropping healthcare coverage for employees may not be the best plan for employees in the long run.
Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Obamacare was supposed to look like a Heath Savings Account, but the result of this attempt was an epic fail.
You can take some control over how you pay income tax. Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same in the tax code, and offer tips on effective tax planning.
Do you have control over how much income tax you will pay this year? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to reveal more tax planning advice, including how to manage tax payments from one year to the next.
Does GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain's tax proposal have merit? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax reform would work and whether it would solve problems or create more.
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.
Do you have a separate retirement plan? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to offer ideas on how to use the provisions in the tax code to help pay for education, training, travel, and your retirement planning.
What retirement plan is best for you and your small business? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the steps to take to start a retirement plan, including a short overview of the IRA, the SEP and SIMPLE plans.
What is in the HIRE Act for small businesses? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame with a report on the HIRE Act and what it means for small businesses who are in the process of making hiring decisions.