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What advocacy issues should NASE focus on in 2009? (July 2008)

With the upcoming elections in November, the NASE is beginning to prepare for a new Congress and a new White House in 2009. We want to hit the ground running to make certain that policymakers are aware of the difficulties faced by the self-employed and micro-business owners. To ensure that the NASE prioritizes the issues important to your business, we need to hear from you about your top concerns.

Jul 31, 2008

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Regulatory Burdens on Small Firms: What Rules Need Reforms?

NASE Member Scott Scribner testified on Capitol Hill regarding the importance of the SBA Office of Advocacy’s Regulatory Review and Reform (r3) initiative to reduce the confusion and complexity surrounding the home office deduction. Key hurdles faced by the self-employed in taking this deduction are the strict qualifying requirements, the complexity of the form and instructions, and the underlying fear that employing this tax benefit will flag them for review or audit by the IRS.

Jul 30, 2008

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NASE Sends Letter to House Ways & Means Committee Regarding Harmful Provision Affecting Micro-Business

The House Ways & Means Committee held a mark up today on legislation to address the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) which included a provision that would increase both the tax compliance burden and business costs for micro-business and the self-employed.

Jun 18, 2008

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Electronic Payments Tax Reporting: Another Tax Burden for Small Businesses

Expanding information reporting by requiring credit and debit card issuers to report business owners’ annual electronic payment transactions to the IRS is just one of the many alarming tax gap recommendations which would increase tax regulation on small business.

Jun 12, 2008

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Kenosha, Wisconsin

I am completing my spree of town hall events over the past two weeks with a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin to pop in at a town hall hosted by Rep. Paul Ryan.

Jun 02, 2008

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How are energy costs affecting your business? (June 2008)

The high price of energy has become a hot topic both on the news and here in Washington, DC. As a consumer you are experiencing the affects of these high costs at the gas pump.

Jun 01, 2008

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Do You Have a Home Office? (May 2008)

More and more self-employed business owners are working out of their home. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, home-based businesses represent 52 percent of all firms.

May 31, 2008

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Seattle, Washington

As I ventured across country to Seattle, I was preparing myself for its infamous rainy weather. I was pleasantly surprised to step out of the airport into sunshine and blue skies.

May 29, 2008

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Demopolis, Alabama

Another hot-button issue of interest to NASE members was raised during this forum. The state of our Social Security was of particular concern of Demopolis residents.

May 27, 2008

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How Often Do You Use Credit Cards? (April 2008)

As a micro-business owner, your cash flow plays an essential role in your ability to address the changing and growing needs of your business.

Apr 30, 2008

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