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Why the U.K. is attracting U.S. firms
Oil drilling company, Ensco International, says it's moving its headquarters from Texas to the United Kingdom. Why? Alisa Roth reports. (11/10/2009)
Goldman wants tax credits at its price
Goldman Sachs is looking for a way to slim down its tax bill, and it's considering buying unused tax credits from Fannie Mae. But it doesn't want to pay full price, so taxpayers would make up the difference. Steve Henn reports. (11/02/2009)
Did tax credit cause home decline?
Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month, the first decline since March. Some experts say the impending expiration of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit is the reason for the surprise decline. John Dimsdale reports. (10/28/2009)
IRS steps up scrutiny of the very rich
Reporter Ashley Milne-Tyte talks with Stacey Vanek-Smith about plans the IRS has to launch a new enforcement unit targeting the wealthy. (10/27/2009)
U.S. tax evaders face a tough choice
The deadline is looming for Americans with offshore bank accounts to come clean to the IRS. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports. (10/14/2009)
Just don't call it another stimulus plan
Democrats are talking about what else they could do to get the economy moving. One idea: taking more action against unemployment by extending safety net programs and introducing tax incentives. Steve Henn reports. (10/06/2009)
A way to make taxes less taxing
A group of tax experts has a few suggestions for President Obama's tax reform commission, including a form that would make the act of doing taxes a lot less complicated. John Dimsdale reports. (09/08/2009)
Settlement could unlock bank secrecy
An agreement reached between the U.S. and Switzerland over secret American accounts held at the Swiss bank UBS may open the way for revelations of tax evasion at other banks. John Dimsdale reports. (08/19/2009)
Swiss bank secrecy may be damaged
Swiss bank UBS will hand over the names of thousands of American clients to settle a tax evasion case. Stephen Beard reports on what this means for Switzerland's bank secrecy. (08/17/2009)
Mileage tax may fund new road repairs
Road repairs are funded though taxes on gas, but as more people buy hybrids, some are worried about what's going to happen to that revenue. Mitchell Hartman reports the search is on for a new method of taxing motorists. (08/17/2009)
