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Small business optimism drops as uncertainty reaches near-historic levels

Small business confidence has taken a sharp hit, with uncertainty reaching near-record levels, according to the National Federation of Independent


IRS unveils 2025 ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams—what taxpayers must know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses,


Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler as SBA chief amid debate over federal funding freeze

The Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 19, 2025, with a 52–46


IRS launches refund tracking tool, expands direct file program

The IRS has officially kicked off tax season, expecting 140 million returns to be filed by April 15. To streamline


Legal uncertainty clouds the future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

The future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains uncertain, as legal battles and political challenges continue to delay its


How Trump’s changes to DEI and IP laws will affect entrepreneurs

President Trump’s recent decisions, including revoking civil rights-era policies and reshaping intellectual property laws, signal a transformative shift that will


Treasury delays beneficial ownership reporting deadline for small businesses

The U.S. Treasury Department has extended the deadline for millions of small businesses to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)


Small business job growth remains steady in November

Small business job growth across the United States remained consistent in November, with the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showing


Small business owners have mixed views after Biden’s overtime rule is struck down

On November 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s proposal to qualify an additional 4 million


SBA proposes changes to boost small business participation in federal multiple-award contracts

In a bid to increase federal contract opportunities for small businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposed a rule


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