On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. The ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold weather conditions.
As the 119th U.S. Congress kicks-off, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today congratulated the new leadership of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ranking Member Edward Markey (D-MA).
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Jan 15, 2025
In a letter to Congressional leaders, NASE along with dozens of other organizations, urged Congress to enact financial relief for family caregivers by including the bipartisan, bicameral Credit for Caring Act (S. 3702/H.R. 7165 in the 118th Congress) in any tax legislation you advance in the 119th Congress. This legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers to help address the financial challenges of caregiving.
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Jan 08, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that for the 2024 tax year, the 1099-K reporting threshold will remain at $5,000.
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Jan 08, 2025
One of the top perks of self-employment is the ability to choose where you live. There’s no question that finding the right location to start or grow your business is key for entrepreneurs. Choosing an affordable, business-friendly city makes it easier to build a thriving business and enjoy a high quality of life.
We’ve searched the country to uncover some of the top states and cities for small business owners. We looked for a strong local economy, solid infrastructure, moderate to low cost of living, good weather and an abundance of fun things to do. Read on to discover some of the best places to live as a small business owner in the United States.
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Dec 20, 2024
The Liberated Leader is committed to empowering bold individuals to embrace authentic leadership, break free from traditional models, and dare to do things differently. By focusing on cultivating Power Skills like resilience, adaptability, and communication, the platform equips forward-thinkers with the tools to build trust, drive engagement, and create aligned teams. At the heart of the Liberated Leader approach is the belief that curiosity, courage, and compassion are essential to navigating today’s fast-paced, project-driven, and AI-enhanced business world. Rooted in values of freedom, self-knowledge, and integrity, the Liberated Leader is for those ready to drive purposeful change and lead with both heart and mind.
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Dec 20, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, mandates companies to report their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). On December 3, 2024, when the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA, enacted to enhance financial transparency, mandates that certain business entities report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today congratulated former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) on being nominated by President-elect Trump as the nation’s next Small Business Administrator where she would lead the nation’s only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small businesses.
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Dec 06, 2024
With just ten days left of open enrollment for coverage starting on January 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is urging millions of new and existing small business owners to take advantage of available tools and resources to choose the right health care plan. This year’s open enrollment is particularly significant, with a record number of new entrepreneurs expected to navigate the marketplace exchange for the very first time. The Medicare annual enrollment period ends on December 7th.
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Dec 05, 2024
As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the third quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.
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Dec 02, 2024