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NFIB President Brad Close recently appeared on Bill Martinez Live to discuss the significance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction a permanent fixture. He highlighted how this deduction benefits middle-class small business owners by enabling them to expand their businesses, hire more employees, increase wages, and contribute to their communities.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its September jobs report, indicating a decline in small business job openings to the lowest level since January 2021. According to the report, 34% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in September, a decrease of six points from August.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging small business owners to participate actively in the upcoming election.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Ohio is reaching out to its members regarding Issue 1, a redistricting proposal set to appear on the state's ballot this November.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently held a press conference on Capitol Hill, featuring small business owners, Senator Steve Daines, and NFIB President Brad Close. The event focused on advocating for the passage of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted a press conference on Capitol Hill during its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit. The event featured NFIB President Brad Close, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and several small business owners who advocated for the passage of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This legislation aims to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for America's 33 million small businesses.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is holding its 2024 Small Business Deduction Summit on Capitol Hill this week. Small business owners are gathering in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for America's 33 million small businesses.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the recent passage of H.J.Res. 136 by the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution aims to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule on light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy organization, has awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award to members of the United States Senate. The award is given to lawmakers who consistently vote in alignment with small businesses on key issues identified by small business owners.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, presented the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award to Members of the United States House of Representatives.
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NFIB President Brad Close recently discussed the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction on The Lars Larson Show. During the interview, Close emphasized how this tax provision benefits middle-class small business owners by enabling them to grow their businesses, hire employees, raise wages, and contribute to their communities.
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Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance at a hearing titled, "The 2025 Tax Policy Debate and Tax Avoidance Strategies." Brabant emphasized the importance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent and presented data highlighting the potential adverse effects on small businesses if Congress does not act.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released two new reports on September 12, 2024, concerning the potential expiration of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction at the end of next year. The reports detail the economic impacts if Congress either makes this deduction permanent or allows it to expire.
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Holly Wade, Executive Director for NFIB’s Research Center, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. The hearing was titled “ERISA’s 50th Anniversary: The Value of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits.” Wade addressed the significance of employer-provided health coverage for small businesses and the U.S. economy.
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Jeff Brabant, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations, will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance at a hearing titled "The 2025 Tax Policy Debate and Tax Avoidance Strategies" on September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Brabant's testimony will focus on advocating for the permanent establishment of the 20% Small Business Deduction to prevent significant tax increases for small businesses.
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Small business optimism decreased in August as uncertainty levels grew
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, led 50 trade associations in sending a letter to leaders of the House Committee on Small Business. The coalition is requesting legislative action to provide regulatory relief and reduce red tape for small businesses.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its August jobs report, revealing that 40% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, a two-point increase from July. The issue of labor quality as the top operating problem for small businesses also rose by two points to 21%, marking the highest level since January.
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule banning non-compete agreements, deeming it unlawful. The decision was made in the case Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, where the court determined that the FTC's rule exceeded its statutory authority and should not be implemented or enforced.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Faustino Sanchez Carrera at the United States Supreme Court. The case addresses the standard of proof required to determine if an exemption to employers' overtime pay requirements applies under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). NFIB collaborated with the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center on this brief.