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Collection Of Online Sales Tax Looming

Many business owners are following with interest the recent passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (S. 734) by the United States Senate. The legislation would allow for states to collect and remit sales taxes from Internet sales. Businesses with revenue less than $1 million in online sales are exempt.

Jun 03, 2013

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Vast majority of small businesses want immigration reform (Business Journals)

A vast majority of U.S. small businesses believe immigration reform is vital to their businesses, according to a survey from the National Association for the Self-Employed.

May 17, 2013

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Small Businesses Support Immigration Reform & Want Effective E-Verify System

As U.S. Senate Committee’s consider comprehensive immigration reform legislation today, including an E-Verify requirement, Katie Vlietstra, Director of Government Affairs for The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, responded that “America’s smallest businesses are not only ready and willing to comply with an E-Verify requirement, but want a process that works at verifying if an employee can work legally in this country.”

May 16, 2013

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NASE Supports Reforms to Flexible Spending Accounts

NASE joined several other organizations in a letter to Congress requesting changes to medical flexible spending accounts (FSA) "use-it or lose-it" rule.

May 16, 2013

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Survey: Small Businesses Want Immigration Reform (NEWSMAX)

A new survey finds that more than three-quarters of small business owners support comprehensive immigration reform and want an effective E-Verify system.

May 16, 2013

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NASE Continues to Provide Critical Input on Tax Reform Proposal

In a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee, the National Association for the Self-Employed continues to emphasize the need for comprehensive tax reform that is inclusive of the 22 million self-employed.

May 15, 2013

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What the Self-Employed Don't Know About Obamacare Subsidies (Bloomberg News)

Question: I am a 56-year-old self-employed woman with no dependents. I do not currently have health insurance but I need it and I understand I will have to buy it starting in 2014. What should I do and how can I afford it?

May 13, 2013

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Learn More About the Marketplace Fairness Act and Share Your Thoughts

On Monday, May 6, 2013, the United States Senate passed S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, by a vote of 69-27 (with four Senators not voting). Requiring catalog and internet merchants to collect and remit sales tax to states. The legislation exempts those companies whose revenue does not exceed $1 million in internet sales.

May 13, 2013

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Making Your Home Office Work For You

Despite some seemingly “too good to be true” perks, establishing, maintaining, and working from a home office can have its challenges. Knowing what your needs are will help you navigate these issues and have a productive and pleasant workspace.

May 02, 2013

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Ask The Experts: Employee or Independent Contractor

Q: Is there a minimum someone must make for employee taxes to be paid and taken out (including Social Security and Medicare)? If I have employees, will the business be required to carry workers compensation insurance even if they’re part time?

May 02, 2013

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/103