Taxes

In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at Liberty Tax Service. The company, started by John Hewitt, has been helping people with their taxes since 1997. But, the entrepreneur behind the business didn’t start there. 

IRS wait times are a new reality, and as I see it it’s going to get worse before it gets better. So what can you do? Here is some advice.

Don't cheat yourself. Even savvy small-business owners forget about these deductions.

As a self-employed individual, you understand value and the need to meticulously watch and control expenses. That is especially true of taxes – one of the largest and most convoluted expenses you will incur. To survive and thrive, you must take advantage of all potential deductions.

Tax law changes almost on a daily basis. As a self-employed individual you are required to keep up with those changes. It’s difficult to do, but not keeping up can be costly.

Nevada Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick says it's too early to say whether a huge package of tax breaks and incentives needed to land Tesla Motors Inc.'s lithium battery factory will have smooth sailing at a special legislative session next week.

To bring electric cars to the masses, Tesla Motors will use an expanse of desert where wild mustangs still roam for a factory that the company projects will crank out enough batteries to power 500,000 vehicles annually by decade's end.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has distributed $205 million in taxpayer money to scores of technology startups using a pet program designed to bring high-paying jobs and innovation to the nation's second most-populous state.

As the American public, including millions of self-employed business owners, race to meet the April deadline, there are some important changes to the tax code to keep in mind.

Like most states, California imposes a state income tax.

Knowing presidential candidates’ stances on policies and issues is key to being an informed voter. Discover how much each candidate's tax plan will affect you.

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The Obama Administration claims its new rule will transform the way the financial industry gives you advice.

Owe more in taxes than you can pay? One thing you definitely don't want to do is ignore the tax bill. Learn what your options are.

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