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Jan 6, 2026

NFIB to Congress: Advance Small Business Priorities in 2026

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress

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April 16, 2026

NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Times: Small Business Deduction Is A Big Win For Main Street

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, NFIB President Brad Close shares how Main Street is benefiting from the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent by the White House and Congress. Close describes how the deduction allows Main Street to keep more of

April 16, 2026

What They Are Saying: Virginia Small Business Owner Uses 20% Small Business Deduction for Employee Raises

VIDEO: NFIB member Tina Miller explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped her invest back into her business and community.

April 15, 2026

What They Are Saying: West Virginia Small Business Owner Describes How 20% Small Business Deduction Improved His Company

VIDEO: NFIB member Michael Ervin explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped him invest back into his business and community.

April 15, 2026

NFIB Releases State-Specific Reports Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent

Reports outline the economic benefits and massive tax savings small business owners will see this Tax Day

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April 15, 2026

Small Business Optimism Index Falls Below Average

The March Small Business Economic Trends report sees a three-point decline in small business optimism. Following suit, the Employment Index also fell two points.

April 14, 2026

Small Business Pushes Back on OSHA Heat Standard

NFIB released an Issue Brief and a podcast episode detailing the proposed OSHA Heat Standard, which would create additional compliance burdens and red tape for small businesses.

April 14, 2026

Webinar Covers U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision and Impact on Small Business

NFIB’s monthly webinar features legal experts who explore what the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs means for small businesses and how your business may be eligible for money back.

April 14, 2026

Small Business Demands Legislation to Fight Growing Swipe Fees

A recent opinion article covers swipe fees, the Credit Card Competition Act, and its importance to lower costs for small businesses.

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April 17, 2026

What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business

On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.

April 7, 2026

Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes

Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.

March 24, 2026

Navigating Economic Injury Disaster Loans and U.S. Treasury Collection Efforts

For countless small business owners, the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) offered critical support during an unprecedented period.

March 11, 2026

DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification

Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r