Press Releases

Press Releases

2025 TAX SEASON:CHANGES & UPDATES TO THE TAX CODE

In anticipation of the Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress working together on tax reform this year, Keith Hall, the president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today outlined key changes and updates to the tax code the American public, including small business owners, can take advantage of this year in filing beneficial tax returns. The record-breaking speed of over 20 million small businesses entering the workforce since 2021 signals there are many new and existing small business owners who may not be aware of the tax regulations, changes and updates available to them right now – many of which will help them file beneficial returns this tax season.

Jan 30, 2025

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NASE Congratulates New Leadership of Senate Small Business Committee

As the 119th U.S. Congress kicks-off, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today congratulated the new leadership of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ranking Member Edward Markey (D-MA).

Jan 15, 2025

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NASE Congratulates former GA Senator Kelly Loeffler on Nomination to Lead Small Business Administration

Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today congratulated former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) on being nominated by President-elect Trump as the nation’s next Small Business Administrator where she would lead the nation’s only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small businesses.

Dec 06, 2024

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Resources are Available to Assist Record-Breaking Number of New and Existing Entrepreneurs Select Health Care Insurance in the Marketplace

With just ten days left of open enrollment for coverage starting on January 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is urging millions of new and existing small business owners to take advantage of available tools and resources to choose the right health care plan. This year’s open enrollment is particularly significant, with a record number of new entrepreneurs expected to navigate the marketplace exchange for the very first time. The Medicare annual enrollment period ends on December 7th.

Dec 05, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the third quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

Dec 02, 2024

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National Association for the Self-Employed Celebrates Record Growth by Offering Year-End Preparation Insights for America’s Entrepreneurs

With another year of record-setting growth for America’s small business community, Keith Hall, president and CEO of National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today encouraged the American public to show their support for our nation’s mom-and-pop small businesses and #ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday, November 30th, hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA). According to the 2023 American Express Consumer Insights Survey, “projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17 billion” last year.

Nov 26, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge with over 19 million new business applications for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the second quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

Nov 18, 2024

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NASE Congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump While Encouraging Congress to Work Together to Continue to Support Small Business Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 2024 Presidential Election over, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today congratulated President-Elect Donald J. Trump on his win while also encouraging the country to come together across all political stripes to address our nation’s challenges.

Nov 07, 2024

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As Open Enrollment Approaches, Resources are Available to Assist Record-Breaking Number of New and Existing Entrepreneurs Select Health Care Insurance in the Marketplace

As the start of health insurance open enrollment approaches this Friday, November 1st, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, is urging millions of new and existing small business owners to take advantage of available tools and resources to choose the right health care plan. This year’s open enrollment is particularly significant, with a record number of new entrepreneurs expected to navigate the marketplace exchange for the very first time. The Medicare annual enrollment period has already begun and runs through December 7th.

Oct 28, 2024

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NASE Applauds Record-Breaking Small Business Growth on the Heels of New Small Business Survey

The America’s small business community continues to grow at a record-breaking pace, now accounting for 19 million new small business applications since the beginning of the Biden Administration. The news comes on the heels of a new National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) national small business survey indicating 52 percent of respondents are optimistic of their own small businesses’ future, while also identifying the challenges impacting their success, including health care costs and prescription drug prices, taxes and inflation.

Aug 15, 2024

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SURVEY: State of America’s Small Business Community

A new, national survey of over 650 small and micro business owners released today by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, finds the state of America’s small business community strong with 52 percent indicating they are optimistic about their own small business’ future, while also indicating they face challenges due to rising Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs (47%), Taxes (46%) and Inflation (45%). The survey also found that 66% of small business owners indicated they view the economy as “fair” or “poor”, suggesting that the challenges have directly impacted their view of the nation’s economic conditions. However, the economic ratings among small business owners tracks better than recent public opinion polling of the general public which finds a 77% (Pew, May 2024) and 79% (Gallup, May 2024) rating the economy either “fair” or “poor”.

Aug 12, 2024

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National Association for the Self-Employed Awards $15,000 in Scholarships to Five College Students for their Academic Studies

As students head to college this upcoming school year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced it is awarding $15,000 in educational scholarships to five dependents of current NASE members, each granted $3,000 for their academic studies.

Aug 11, 2024

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Record-Shattering Small Business Growth Continues with 18.1 Million Applications

Just six months after the announcement that the United States set a record of new small business applications over the last three consecutive years, the nation hit another record-shattering 18.1 million small business applications. Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE),celebrated this today by saying “America’s small business community has never been so powerful, attracting attention and support by policymakers of all political stripes.”

Jun 14, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge of new business openings for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the first quarter of 2024. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

May 20, 2024

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Last Minute Tax Filing Advice as Tax Deadline Looms

With the April 15th tax return filing deadline quickly approaching, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today offered the following advice for those who have not yet filed their 2023 tax return.

Apr 10, 2024

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NASE Releases 5-Point Checklist for Tax Returns for American Public and Small Business Community

With five weeks until this year’s tax filing deadline, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today released a 5-point filing checklist to help the American public and small business community to prepare, organize and file the most optimized, efficient filing by April 15th deadline. As part of this reminder, NASE highlights new and updated tax policies to the tax code and strategies to filing beneficial returns while encouraging filers to “get organized, review updates to the tax code, and file as soon as possible.”

Mar 11, 2024

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National Association Awards $28K in Growth Grants Supporting America’s Record-Setting Growth in the Small Business Community

As our nation’s small business community continues its record-breaking surge of new business openings for a third-consecutive year, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced today $28,000 in Growth Grants to seven local small businesses for the fourth quarter of 2023. Today’s announcement also includes three Growth Grant awards sponsored by AARP and one by DELL Small Business.

Mar 04, 2024

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Four Ways Congress and the Administration Can Support a Robust Small Business Community

In advance of next week’s State of the Union Address, Keith Hall, the president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today outlined four top small business policy priorities where both Congress and the Administration can work together in a bipartisan way to support the record-breaking, surge of small business owners.

Feb 28, 2024

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New and Updated Tax Rules Taking Effect This Year Can Benefit Filers and Significantly Impact a Small Business’ Bottom Line

As a record number of new small business applications recorded over the last three consecutive years, Keith Hall, the president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, today encourages all Americans, including those in the small business community, to “prepare early, gather documents, and review updates and reminders to this year’s tax system, including tax obligations, responsibilities, and deductions filers need to be aware of for their 2023 tax returns.”

Feb 01, 2024

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Record 16 Million New Small Business Boom Continues Three Years in a Row

With the Administration’s announcement that the United States has set a new record of 16 million new small business applications over the last three consecutive years, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), today celebrated this milestone by commenting that “America’s small business community kicks off the new year with a record trend in new small businesses – with entrepreneurs who want more control over their own lives and to be their own boss.”

Jan 11, 2024

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