Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed and Small Business Owners

The following is a compilation of a number of tax breaks available to self-employed individuals and/or small business owners. Some can be implemented before year’s end, providing benefits for your 2011 return, while others will provide planning opportunities for 2012.
Session Ends Mixed

Indices ended mixed on Wednesday. The Dow and S&P 500 posted slight gains. The Nasdaq shed some points. General Electric, Coca-Cola, and Chevron led Dow advancers.