Business Accounting
What the ‘Buffett Rule’ Means to Small-Business Owners
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would impose a minimum tax of 30 percent on all individuals with incomes of more than $1 million.
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Building a Business
Crowdfunding’s Wild West Awaits a Stampede
Legislation headed to the President's desk could transform the way entrepreneurs access capital and the number of investors able to fund startups.
Building a Business
Senate Passes JOBS Act, Clears Way for Crowdfunding
After intense debate, the Senate adds a number of investor protections to the small-business bill. The Obama Administration indicated its support.
Business Accounting
JOBS Act Hits Delays in Senate
A bipartisan bundle of legislation aimed at increasing entrepreneurs' ability to access capital sailed through the House, but has been slowed down in the Senate.
Business Accounting
On Capitol Hill, Battle Over Small-Business Loans Grows Fierce
Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses.
Business Accounting
Top ‘Treps Urge Senate to Pass IPO On-Ramp Bill
The National Venture Capital Association and 700 high-profile entrepreneurs sent a letter to Congressional leaders supporting legislation to help startups go public.
Business Accounting
Six Small Business Proposals from Washington You Need to Watch
The package of bills aims to increase access to funding for entrepreneurs.
Building a Business
A Proposal to Expand Health-Care Tax Credits for Small Businesses
The Obama administration's 2013 budget includes a proposal to make health-care tax credits available to another 140,000 small businesses.
Business Accounting
SBA Seeks More Money in 2013 for Fewer Loans
The Small Business Administration asked for almost $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2013, but don't get too excited. They also plan to back fewer loans.
Building a Business
Obama Elevates Head of the SBA
The president raised the head of the Small Business Administration to a Cabinet-level position, and proposed streamlining the agency with five others.
Building a Business
Temporary Payroll Tax Extension Passes in Time for the Holidays
The two-month temporary extension of the payroll tax cut was finally signed into law, keeping an average of $40 per paycheck in the pocket of working Americans.
Building a Business
What Should Congress Do to Help Your Small Business?
A look at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's legislative agenda for 2011.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Obama Asks for Input from High-Growth Entrepreneurs
The White House's listening tour elicits surprising results from Boulder, Colo., entrepreneurs.
By John Arnold
Building a Business
Congress Moves to Cut Controversial 1099 Provision
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to repeal a controversial provision within the health-care law.
By Diana Ransom
Business Accounting
Was the Voice of Small Business Heard at the Ballot Box?
election results in National Federation of Independent Business Democratic Senate and President, but a Republican-dominated house
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Attention E-commerce Sellers: Streamlined Sales Tax Is A’comin’
For more than a decade, online retailers have been able to make the case that they can’t be required to collect sales tax. With every state, city, and county making its own sales-tax rules, it’s just too complicated! Or was. After many years of effort, a streamlined sales tax bill has been introduced in Congress […]
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Franchises Love Veterans
Veterans Franchise Giveaway announced the results six finalists milestone IFA survey legislation