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Senate Introduces Home Office Deduction Bill

The majority of micro-businesses are operated out of a home office, yet the home office deduction has become wrapped in enough regulatory red tape to turn those business owners away from the tax benefit. New legislation could help home-based businesses save nearly $1,500 on their taxes next year.

Oct 09, 2009

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Geography Impacts Likelihood Of Being Insured

According to recently released Census data, state laws, population makeup and jobs can mean that Americans in some geographic areas are many times more likely to be uninsured than others. Americans in large areas of the Southwest are much more likely to lack health insurance than those in areas of the Northeast and upper Midwest.

Oct 05, 2009

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NASE Members Receive $20,000 In Business Development Grants

Micro-business owners received a financial boost to their business in the third quarter, thanks to the National Association for the Self-Employed’s Business Development Grant Program. These NASE Members, with businesses as varied as a communications firm and a recycling service, were awarded a total of $20,000 for their businesses.

Oct 02, 2009

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NASE Members Receive $20,000 In Business Development Grants

Micro-business owners received a financial boost to their business in the third quarter, thanks to the National Association for the Self-Employed’s Business Development Grant Program. These NASE Members, with businesses as varied as a communications firm and a recycling service, were awarded a total of $20,000 for their businesses.

Oct 01, 2009

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Allowing Tax Incentives To Expire Will Hurt Small Firms

The NASE’s National Tax Advisor testified before the House Committee on Small Business about how allowing tax incentives to expire would cause a direct and unintended tax increase on the small business sector that many are relying on to continue the economic recovery.

Oct 01, 2009

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Danger Zone: Safety Tips For Your Home And Office

Deaths and injuries from poisonings, falls and other accidents were on the rise, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). And although such accidents are highly preventable, a second NSC study—published in October 2007—showed that nearly one-third of Americans don’t believe anything can be done to stop them. Fortunately, prevention isn’t complicated or expensive. This report will give you the tools to protect yourself, your family and your employees.

Oct 01, 2009

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Allowing Tax Incentives To Expire Will Hurt Small Firms

The NASE’s National Tax Advisor testified before the House Committee on Small Business about how allowing tax incentives to expire would cause a direct and unintended tax increase on the small business sector that many are relying on to continue the economic recovery.

Sep 30, 2009

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NASE National Tax Advisor & Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.)

Question-and-answer session conducted by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) at the House Committee on Small Business hearing on Expiring Tax Incentives. NASE National Tax Advisor Keith Hall provides the micro-business perspective.

Sep 30, 2009

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NASE Testifies On Extension Of Expiring Tax Incentives

NASE National Tax Advisor Keith Hall testified before the House Small Business Committee on the extension of expiring tax incentives. He told the committee that the extension of expiring tax incentives such as the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption, accelerated depreciation, sales tax deductions and first time home owner buyer credits will help small businesses and thus continue the economic recovery.

Sep 30, 2009

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Legislators Take On Home Office Deduction

New legislation could help self-employed business owners who work from a home office save an additional $1,500 on their taxes next year.

Sep 25, 2009

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/167