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SBA is working with a number of federal agencies to coordinate a response and proactively implement safeguards to prevent future abuse of...

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Under the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal government is mandating small business owners to undergo a duplicative and burdensome...

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"...small business owners are “hugely concerned” about their private information being shared with the government."

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“The CTA is nothing more than a first salvo in a campaign to transfer responsibility from the very institutions...."

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"The National Small Business Association argues that the new reporting rule violates the U.S. Constitution, saying it is unduly burdensome on small firms, violates privacy and free speech protections and infringes on states’ powers to govern businesses."

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"The law was designed as a tool to better combat money laundering, but it places new requirements on millions of businesses."

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"Will the government's planned beneficial owner database create a tangled web of rules and obligations to continually verify data? Banks are worried it might."

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"Small businesses in the U.S. and abroad are facing additional compliance challenges in the wake of new details published last month about pending obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)...."

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"El país es, desde hace tiempo, la jurisdicción líder en incorporación de sociedades offshore y una de las principales jurisdicciones para la incorporación de fondos de inversión, trusts y empresas prestadoras de servicios financieros de distinta clase."

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"The Complaint names Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Department, and FinCEN Acting Director Himamauli Das as defendants."

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"...the National Small Business Association (NSBA) asserts that the regulation is unduly burdensome on small companies, violates privacy and free speech protections, and infringes on states’ powers to govern businesses."

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"...under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), we speculated that “time will tell whether industry groups will initiate lawsuits challenging the final rule.” That time has clearly arrived...."

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"...on November 15, 2022, the National Small Business Association (“NSBA”) filed a complaint (“Complaint”) challenging the reporting requirements set forth in the CTA and the accompanying regulations issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”)."

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"The National Small Business Association is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 – also known as “Beneficial Ownership” rules."

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Hear from NSBA CEO Todd McCraken on big coverage for small business.

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"...the National Small Business Association, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to block the new regulations, which are set to go into effect at the beginning of 2024."

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"Legislation meant to stop money-laundering imposes a ‘law enforcement dragnet of sweeping proportions,’ according to a suit filed by the National Small Business Association."

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"A small business lobbying group has challenged the constitutionality of the Treasury Department’s upcoming requirement."

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"A small business lobbying group has sued the Treasury Department over asking more than 30 million small companies to share their owners’ details and those benefitted as an initiative to avoid the exploitation of anonymous shell firms."

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NSBA filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.

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Looming questions about federal funding are growing more ominous ahead of Congress’ year-end recess. UPDATE: The House and Senate passed...

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UPDATE: NSBA submitted comments on the DOL's poorly proposed standard. On Oct. 11, 2022, The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new...

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Comments are due Dec. 7. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed a new set of regulations that could have a significant...

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DOL Independent Contractor Rule Update The comment period is coming to a close for a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor...

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New funds will be distributed from SBA to those hardest-hit by COVID in the restaurant industry. Last week, the U.S. Small Business...

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Raise your hand for Small Business! Join NSBA for our 2023 Small Business Congress, this February 7-8 at the Hotel Washington in the...

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Thanks to our membership and leadership, NSBA’s efforts for small business are stronger than ever. This week, NSBA Trustees came together...

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Recognizing members and Members of Congress' efforts to secure reauthorization for SBIR/STTR, NSBA's Small Business Technology Council...

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Any increase in IRS funding must be used for compliance assistance and not simply as a mechanism to target small businesses. On Nov. 16,...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 15, 2022 Contact | Molly Day 202-552-2904 press@nsba.biz Jim Tobin 202-302-8123 jtobin@nsba.biz NSBA Files...

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“We all deserve a functioning political system and there are simple steps lawmakers can take." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 9, 2022...

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From boots to business, NSBA is ready to support opportunities for all our servicemen and women. ­­­ With midterms this week, NSBA...

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A cornucopia of opportunities to support NSBA and opportunities for small business owners across the country. November means a lot of...

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From boots to business, Veterans are making the difference for our economy by commitments to more than one kind of service. With Veterans...

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NSBA's Politics of Small Business provides insight into how America’s small business view politics. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2022...

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NSBA Midterm Elections Analysis: Decision 2022 UPDATE: Watch the discussion here! Join NSBA for 30 minutes on Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. EST to...

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"Get to know your fellow small-business people so you can grow & problem-solve together." Much like television’s beloved Cheers Pub, NSBA...

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An unprecedented move in the agency’s history, and a possible signal of hard times on the horizon. In an unprecedented move to combat...

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A robust SBA team means a strong small business community. Earlier this week, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator...

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Big benefits for NSBA Small Business members with our corporate partner, Stax. Running a small business is no easy feat. Among all the...

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The joint-employer standard has oscillated back and forth since 2015. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed a new rule...

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Comments are due Nov. 28, 2022. Last week, NSBA reported a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that will adjust how...

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Engage your employees. Talk about policy. Get out the Vote for Small Business. With the midterms less than three weeks away, the need...

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Employees v. Contractors – the DOL is weighing in once again. On Oct. 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) once again proposed a rule...

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The Summit will feature announcements to accelerate the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The White House will be holding...

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SBA recognizes small U.S. manufacturers’ contributions to expand our country’s capacity and economy. The U.S. Small Business...

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“The pandemic forced businesses to work in ways we’d never even considered...." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2022 Contact: Molly Day...

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An employer and provider, Mr. Betancur bakes to change the world. The motto at Manolo’s Latin Bakery in Charlotte, North Carolina, is...

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NSBA is always glad to see unanimous, nonpartisan support for strengthening small business. Working hard before its midterm fall break,...

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With growing concerns of cyberattacks worldwide, at home, small businesses should take steps to protect themselves. Amidst cyberattacks...

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President Biden signed the CR into effect after House passage on Sept. 30, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. Funding is fulfilled...

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SBIR/STTR renewed through 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2022 Contact: Molly Day 202-552-2904 press@nsba.biz Lawmakers Passes SBIR...

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Passage this afternoon is a win for NSBA, our 65,000+ members, and small business owners nationwide. This evening, the U.S. House of...

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The legislation now moves to the House, where lawmakers have until late Friday night to act. SEPT. 29 | This afternoon, the Senate voted...

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FinCEN Releases Final CTA Regulations SEPT 29 | This morning, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released...

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NSBA stands by common sense policies that are both functional and practical. Late last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy...

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Returning from Rosh Hashana observations, late Tuesday night, the Senate voted to advance a 10-week stopgap funding bill to fund the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 27, 2022 Contact: Molly Day 202-552-2904 press@nsba.biz Senate Passes SBIR Reauth Bill, Clears Way for 3-Year...

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Missed WP2023? There's more in store for Washington Presentation 2024! Register today! NSBA’s annual fly-in known as the Washington...

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Late Wednesday evening the Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR programs, clearing the biggest hurdle for reauthorization....

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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged...

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SBA Opens Awards Process NSBA members are award-worthy year-round, and we were thrilled to be able to recognize a few small business...

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While so many of America’s small businesses are still feeling the effects of the pandemic, we as a collective group are doing the hard...

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On Wednesday, Sept. 14, NSBA named ML Mackey, CEO Beacon Interactive Systems in Waltham, Massachusetts, the 2022 Lewis Shattuck Small...

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Earlier this week, NSBA hosted its annual Washington, D.C. fly-in, the Small Business Washington Presentation. More than 150...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2022 NSBA Names Niesha Wolfe a Finalist for Advocate of the Year Award Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday,...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2022 NSBA Names Kelly Willenberg NSBA’s Rising Star for Advocacy Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, Sept....

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2022 NSBA Names Jill Castilla a Finalist for Advocate of the Year Award Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday,...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2022 NSBA Names Mark Ware a Finalist for Advocate of the Year Award Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday,...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2022 NSBA Names Molly Bakewell Chamberlin a Finalist for Advocate of the Year Washington, D.C. — On...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2022 NSBA Names ML Mackey 2022 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award Washington, D.C. — Earlier...

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The biggest changes to the implementation of the Buy American Act in almost 70 years.

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COVID tested our country in countless ways. However, in spite of some shortcomings of the efforts to support those struggling –...

Briefs

NSBA urges the Senate and the SBA Administrator to swiftly fill all remaining vacant political appointments.

Briefs

The IRS should focus their efforts and research to better identify noncompliant taxpayers.

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NSBA continues to monitor tariffs from D.C., urging Congress and Administration to remember how constant shifts in regulations harm small business, and supporting legislation to provide an exemption for the nation's most important economic community.

SBTC

Small businesses at the frontier of space innovation could face more uncertainty as key Space Force acquisition programs remain threatened by ongoing congressional deadlock over reauthorizing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding. Senior Space Force officials warn that delays in extending these small-business funds are already slowing plans for next-generation technology development.

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On Tuesday, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against NSBA in its lawsuit against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), citing that Congress was within Congress’s Commerce power to enact the CTA. While this latest move is deeply unsettling, NSBA is continuing to analyze the ruling and urging small businesses not to panic – yet.