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NASE Join Coalition to Promote Independent Entrepreneurs

On March 22, 2016, the NASE joined forces with organizations such as the National Association of Home Builders, NFIB, and the International Franchise Association to urge congressional leaders in both chambers to reject the Obama Administration's request to fund Department of Labor's state grant program to address classification of workers.

Mar 22, 2016

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NASE Joins WE Decide 2016 Campign

NASE has joined the WE Decided 2016 campaign, with a goal of engaging 100,000 women business owners in the 2016 election.

Mar 02, 2016

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NASE Op-Ed Published in Delaware & Nevada Newspapers

Two newspapers accepted and published an NASE op-ed on the importance of small businesses having access to Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). The NASE has been leading the charge for legislative action to reverse an IRS interpretation of how HRAs can be utilized under the Affordable Care Act.

Mar 02, 2016

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Nearly 200 Trade Associations Support HRA Legislation

On Tuesday, March 2, 2016, nearly 200 trade associations, including the NASE, sent a letter to Senate and House congressional champions, in support of the "Small Business Healthcare Relief Act" (S.1697/H.R. 2911).

Mar 02, 2016

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2015 Tax Filing Updates Every American Small Business Owner & Taxpayer Must Know

As millions of American small businesses and taxpayers prepare their 2015 tax returns, 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 list of changes, adjustments and reminders to the tax code along with important tips and resources for filing accurate returns, in addition to some creative ways to reduce the tax they pay.

Mar 01, 2016

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Administration Proposes 21st Century Retirement System

In November the Administration launched the MyRA retirement tool encouraging individuals to establish retirement accounts, however, President Obama has now focused his attention on small employers (with less than 100 employees) who currently do not offer a retirement plan to their employees.

Feb 26, 2016

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Caring Self-Employment

Ernesto Dominguez is the owner of The Senior Club Professional Advanced Day Care located in Miami, Florida. The Senior Club provides services for the elderly so they have a safe, supportive, cheerful environment where they participate in various care programs and have positive social interaction. Despite two previous senior care facilities failing at the same location, Ernesto and his wife Lizbet opened their business in 2012 and haven’t looked back. Knowing how difficult it was going to be starting a business, Ernesto joined the NASE and quickly put to use the benefits provided. As the business became successful, they applied for and received an NASE Growth Grant so they could expand their business and serve more customers.

Feb 26, 2016

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Converting My Business

Q: I have been in business for about four years and things are going really well. Should I convert my business to an LLC or to a corporation to reduce how much I have to pay in taxes? A: Congratulations on your success and keep up the good work. Don’t forget that over 70% of all new jobs in this country come from small business owners just like you, so well done. As your business continues to grow there may very well be good reasons to consider different entity forms but a material reduction in taxes is not one of them.

Feb 26, 2016

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Preparing For Taxes

Most of us associate February with Valentine’s Day flowers, Ground Hog’s Day, or maybe even the birthday month of Abraham Lincoln. But for all of us who are also small business owners it is time to start thinking about that dreaded tax return. And worst of all is the thought that what if that tax return gets audited. It’s a random Saturday morning and the weather is nice. You walk out to the mailbox with your fresh morning coffee almost skipping with a song in your step. Life is good. But then a big white envelope appears with the return address reading…Internal Revenue Service. Suddenly, the Saturday is not so bright and the coffee is not so fresh.

Feb 26, 2016

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5 Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions for Self-Employed Workers (The Street)

This tax season, self-employed business owners and contract workers have a slew of potential deductions that could put a significant dent in their tax bill. But oftentimes these substantial write-offs are overlooked.

Feb 24, 2016

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