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NASE Provides Comments to Joint Small Business Committee Hearing on Tax Reform

Last week, the National Association for the Self-Employed submitted the following statement for the record to the Senate and House Small Business Committee following a joint hearing on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension that Congress is currently considering.

Apr 15, 2025

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TAX FILING DEADLINE NEAR: 2 Weeks Until Tax Return Filing Deadline

With just two weeks remaining until the April 15th 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, is encouraging all tax filers—especially self-employed individuals and small business owners—to educate themselves on this year’s tax code updates and to file as soon as possible. NASE highlights key policy changes and strategies to help filers maximize their returns while emphasizing the importance of “getting organized, reviewing updates to the tax code, and submitting now.”

Apr 03, 2025

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Understanding Taxes: What Every Self-Employed Business Owner Should Know

Federal income taxes can be daunting at best and can border on infuriating. This is true for all Americans but especially true for self-employed business owners. Self-employment tax, hidden tax deductions, and quarterly estimated tax payments can add new headaches and regardless of complexities, taxes and tax compliance are an unavoidable part of doing business.

Mar 12, 2025

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2024 Growth Grant Winners

We would like to thank all of the NASE members who applied last year, we love to learn about your businesses and how you are making a positive impact in the communities in which you live. We would also like to congratulate those chosen to receive the Growth Grant award in 2024 as these 28 applications stood out amongst the sea of very well written and composed applications. From all of us here at NASE, thank you, well done and well deserved!

Mar 12, 2025

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The Boy Who Cried Shutdown: Are We Barreling Towards a Shutdown?

As Congress approaches the March 14 deadline for federal funding, the specter of a government shutdown looms large. Despite Republicans holding the presidency and both chambers of Congress, internal divisions and contentious negotiations will prove challenging as a Congress avoids a government shutdown.

Mar 12, 2025

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NASE Shares Insights and Advice as DOGE Proposes IRS Cuts and Layoffs During Tax Season

With reports emerging that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, such as proposed layoffs and budget cuts, that could affect the IRS’s ability to process tax returns and issue refunds, 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 his insights and recommendations for filing 2024 tax returns.

Mar 04, 2025

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How to Market Your Small Businesson a Budget

Growing a business on a limited marketing budget may seem like a herculean task. The cost of advertising on Google has skyrocketed and getting a coveted position at the top of page one will cost you a pretty penny. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible for small businesses to market themselves. In fact, there is a wide array of marketing channels that you can use to promote your business, even if your advertising budget is small.

Feb 25, 2025

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Gingerly Self-Employed

Kimberly Hunter is a NASE member from Norwalk, Connecticut and is the owner of Ginger Lily MedSpa, a holistic wellness center redefining the healthcare industry’s approach to aesthetics and beauty. Led by a highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 14 years of diverse medical expertise, the spa integrates advanced cosmetic treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies to provide a truly comprehensive, client-centered experience. Driven by a deep commitment to promoting whole-person wellness, they empower clients to embrace their authentic beauty and reclaim their health. By merging nursing principles, aesthetics certifications, and a holistic philosophy, Ginger Lily strives to address not only physical concerns but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of well-being.

Feb 25, 2025

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Trump Administration Moves Quickly Through Executive Orders, Memorandums, and Presidential Proclamations

Since being sworn in on January 20, 2025, the President has moved quickly to advance his Administration’s vision and priorities. He has issued a staggering number of executive orders, presidential memos, and proclamations, touching nearly all aspects of federal government. However, these actions all have constraints. Below we have provided a primer on what these actions can and cannot do.

Feb 25, 2025

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2025 TAX FILING SEASON: Two-Months Until Tax Return Filing Deadline

With two-months 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 that now is the time to “get organized, review updates to the tax code, and file as soon as possible.”

Feb 18, 2025

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