IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center | 2021
Need help finding something on the IRS website. Try the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Hub.
Resources
Latest
Without New Stimulus, Small Business Owners Uncertain of Survival | 2020
It’s time to put aside politics and save millions of small businesses.
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Remains High, So Does Uncertainty | 2020
The uncertainty reading was the highest reading since November 2016.
Resources
U.S. Small Business Resources for Military Veterans
A roundup of information on SmallBusiness.com about military veterans and small business.
California’s Prop 22 Passes, A Major Win for Uber-style Gig-economy Drivers | 2020
Uber-style drivers will continue operating like other independent small businesses, not employees.
HolidayResearch
Retailers and Customers Prepare for Holidays, 2020
According to the NRF, consumers have demonstrated their resilience and adaptability throughout these extraordinary times
Coronavirus
NewsTools
New York City Agencies Launch a ‘Comprehensive’ Small Business Resource Network | 2020
Accelerating the recovery of small businesses in response to the crisis facing many of the city’s 230,000+ small businesses.
Digital Signatures Temporarily Allowed on Some Tax Forms | 2020
It will also allow people to work remotely and file forms on time, according to the IRS.
Small Businesses Are Closing by the Thousands — But No One Knows Exactly How Many
Owners fear bankruptcy will scar their credit reports and hurt their future chances to rebuild.
100+ BigCo CEOs Predict Dire Consequences if Congress Fails to Pass Small Business Pandemic Relief
100 CEOs called on Congress Monday to pass long-term relief to ensure small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Guide
CPAs Launch Calculator That Automates PPP Forgiveness Stage
The objective for the calculator was to create a simple, effective forgiveness process.
NewsPolicy
Retailers (Large & Small) are Seeking a Nationwide Mask Policy
Since the onset of the pandemic, retailers — of all sizes — have been on the front lines of interactions with customers and suppliers.
About Small Business
This Year, SBA’s Small Business Week Goes All Virtual | 2020
“Preparing for a stronger tomorrow: Recovery, Adaptation, and Innovation”
Your Small Business is Probably Performing Better Than You Think
You may have unwarranted self-doubt about the health of your business.
Celebrating Small Business
Infographic | What’s New With Small Business, 2019
“What is a small business?” and some of the other most-asked questions about small business.
Happy Small Business (and Small Business Customer) Week, 2019
While small businesses create jobs, there’s another thing that small businesses and their customers do that’s equally important: They create communities.
Self-Employed Business Owners Struggle to Grow, But 78% Say it’s a Good Time to Start a Business | 2019
Despite major challenges, 78 percent of self-employed business owners say it’s a good time to start a business.
Holiday
A Small Business on Valentine’s Day is Like a Box of Chocolates
Happy Valentine’s Day, 2019.
Selling to Small Business
Nationwide Launches an Online Storefront for Small Business Owners
The platform is currently available in 13 states with plans for additional states this year and next.
SBA Adjusts Size Standards To Expand Lending & Contracting Opportunities | 2019
The increase will adjust industry-specific monetary-based size standards by nearly 8.4% to reflect inflation since 2014.
Mastercard and Zoho Are Expanding Their Small Business Software Partnership Worldwide
The partnership will enable small business owners to have access to Zoho’s comprehensive array to software products and services.
The Majority of Small Business Owners are Baby Boomers
Survey highlights of current and aspiring Baby Boomer small business owners.
Advice
When Selling to Small Business Owners, Focus on Situations, Not Operations
When selling to a small business customer, drop the jargon and mindset of a large organization and talk about the customer’s situation.
Tip
Tip for Marketers Targeting Small Business: SMBs Don’t Use the Term SMB
When you use in-house marketing buzzwords like SMB, you confuse your customers.