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NASE Pushes for Greater Use of HRAs

NASE, a long standing champion, of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), requested the the Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Treasury, rescind guidance that was issued in 2015 the severely restricted how small businesses use HRAs.

Feb 26, 2018

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NASE Testifies on the Challenges of Occupational Licensing

NASE President and CEO, Keith Hall, testified today in front of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access on “Occupational Hazards: How Excessive Licensing Hurts Small Business."

Feb 22, 2018

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NASE Supports Nomination of David C. Tryon, for Chief Counsel for Advocacy at (SBA)

NASE joined dozens of other small business associations in support of the confirmation of David C. Tryon, as Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Feb 13, 2018

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NASE Encourages Administration and Congress to Work Together on Implementation of New Tax Law

As President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address tonight, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, released the following statement applauding “the simplification of the tax overhaul while encouraging further tax relief for America’s small business community.”

Jan 30, 2018

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Mobile Web Apps vs. Responsive Web Design

Which Is Right For Your Small Business Website? About 77% of U.S. adults own a smartphone. Fifty-one percent of these adults reported making online purchases via their smartphone, according to Pew Research. With many consumers viewing company websites and making their online purchases on their phones, as an entrepreneur starting a business or growing a business, responsive web design should be a priority.

Jan 30, 2018

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NASE Dependent Scholarship

With the start of a new year comes the enrollment period for the NASE Dependent Scholarship. Members with a child (or children) that will be attending college in the fall should look into applying for a dependent scholarship.

Jan 30, 2018

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New Tax Law

Question: So...Exactly WHAT am I supposed to be doing with regard to the new tax law? Answer: First of all Happy New Year and welcome to 2018. It is gonna be a good year!!! Regardless of all other factors from this point forward, we will indeed have a new tax code for 2018. I am totally sure you have heard more than you would normally choose to hear about taxes and will undoubtedly continue to hear more. Just in case, here is a summary of the biggest changes…

Jan 30, 2018

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NASE Continues to Champion Reforms to Health Reimbursement Arrangements

In a letter to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, the NASE provided comments in response to the Presidential Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States issued by President Trump on October 12, 2017. Section 4 of the Executive Order specifically addresses increasing availability of and access to the use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) for employers and their employees.

Jan 30, 2018

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Making the Holidays Happy for the Self-Employed Business Owner

The season leading up to the winter holidays—Christmas, New Year’s, and whatever else you might celebrate—can be stressful, both personally and for your small business. If you work in any field that sells goods or services for the holidays, from haircuts to gift-able goods to parties, you probably depend on this time of year for a good chunk of your income. Plus, you may have your own family obligations, shopping, and parties to attend. Add it all together, and most of us would really like to take a long holiday break during the holidays.

Dec 22, 2017

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Asking an Expert

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Dec 22, 2017

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Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/news/page/52