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The federal tax rate for U.S. corporations is nearly 40 percent, the second-highest among industrialized nations. Critics say the best way to create jobs would be to lower it. But others say various tax breaks, exemptions and deductions have some paying far lower taxes.

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In his latest attempt to help the economy, President Obama is proposing a new round of tax breaks for businesses. But it's unclear whether companies would rush out to take advantage of them. And even if they did, would the incentives really create jobs?

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Governor David A. Paterson today announced the launch of the Excelsior Jobs Program, the centerpiece of the Governor's jobs creation agenda, initially proposed in his 2010-11 Executive Budget and signed into law in June. The program provides job c...

Connaught provides a wide range of services including property management for the public sector

Property and environmental services giant Connaught is expected to formally enter administration later, putting thousands of jobs at risk.